Cynthia Erivo will miss the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, even though her performance in Wicked: For Good earned her a historic second nomination.
> At a Glance
> – Cynthia Erivo is nominated for Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy for Wicked: For Good
> – She becomes the first Black woman nominated twice in that category
> – Erivo will skip the January 11 ceremony due to West End rehearsals
> – Why it matters: Fans hoping to see the star on the red carpet will be disappointed as she prioritizes her one-woman Dracula show
While Wicked: For Good scored five Globe nods, Cynthia Erivo is “deep in production” for her London stage run of Dracula. The 38-year-old opens the one-woman show on February 4 and plays 23 characters through May 31.
Globe History and 2026 Nods
Erivo’s nomination marks her fifth Golden Globe nod overall. She previously entered the race for:
- Genius: Aretha Franklin (2022)
- Harriet (2020) – acting and songwriting
- Wicked (2025)
This year the film itself contends in five categories:
- Best Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Cinematic & Box Office Achievement
- Best Original Song (two songs)
- Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande
Stage Comeback
Erivo last appeared on the West End in 2015’s The Color Purple, a role that later won her a Tony on Broadway. Between Wicked installments she performed Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl in August 2025.
> Cynthia Erivo told Wonderland Magazine:
> “I’m f—— petrified. I really am. I’m very scared. But I’m also like – I don’t know, is this sadistic of me – but I’m really excited about it as well. It’s absolutely nonsensical and insane.”
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards air Sunday, January 11, at 8 p.m. EST from the Beverly Hilton.
Key Takeaways
- Erivo makes history as first Black woman with two Globe nominations in the Musical/Comedy actress category
- She prioritizes rehearsing 23 distinct characters for her upcoming Dracula run
- Wicked: For Good increases its nomination tally to five, topping the first film’s four
