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Cynthia Erivo Added Micro Braids to Elphaba So That 'Wicked' Could Honor Black Women
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scrn loglineThe 'Wicked' film pays homage to Black women through subtle hair and makeup choices for lead actress Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba.beat sheet- Cynthia Erivo added micro braids to Elphaba's iconic look to honor the styling traditions of Black women.
- The 'Wicked' filmmakers wanted to ensure Elphaba's character evolution from kind-hearted to 'wicked' was subtly reflected in her hair and makeup.
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Cynthia Erivo Added Micro Braids to Elphaba So That 'Wicked' Could Honor Black Women
VarietyStory by Jazztangcay
scrn logline
The 'Wicked' film pays homage to Black women through subtle hair and makeup choices for lead actress Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba.
beat sheet
- Cynthia Erivo added micro braids to Elphaba's iconic look to honor the styling traditions of Black women.
- The 'Wicked' filmmakers wanted to ensure Elphaba's character evolution from kind-hearted to 'wicked' was subtly reflected in her hair and makeup.
call sheet
Cynthia Erivo, Wicked, 'Wicked'