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Cynthia Erivo, Tyler Perry, Regina King, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Honored at Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Brande Victorian
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Hollywood's biggest Black stars honored at the Critics Choice Celebration, with Tyler Perry, Cynthia Erivo, and Regina King among the esteemed recipients.
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- Tyler Perry, receiving the Icon Award, spoke passionately about the urgency of spreading love and doing good in the world, while acknowledging the recent loss of his close friend and colleague.
- Cynthia Erivo, honored for her acclaimed performance as Elphaba in 'Wicked,' delivered a moving speech about the power of representation and how the role allowed her to bring her whole self, including her Blackness and queerness, to the character.
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Cynthia Erivo, Tyler Perry, Regina King, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jay Pharoah, Jharrel Jerome, John David Washington, Kris Bowers, Natasha Rothwell, Steve McQueen, Wendell Pierce, Critics Choice Association, Tyler Perry Studios, Wicked, Shirley, Elsbeths, The Piano Lesson, How To Die Alone, Blitz, Unstoppable, The Wild Robot, The Fire Inside, Daughters