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Cynthia Erivo talks ‘responsibility’ of Wicked song

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Story by Sophie CockerhamDecember 13, 2024 • 7:07 PM
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Cynthia Erivo shares the pressure of voicing Wicked's signature song and the marathon makeup process to transform into the green-skinned Elphaba.
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  • Erivo felt a 'huge responsibility' to do justice to 'Defying Gravity,' Wicked's iconic showstopper, which she'll be belting out in the film adaptation.
  • Erivo's green Elphaba makeover required a marathon 5-hour session with the makeup team to perfectly paint her skin from head to toe.
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