Cynthia Erivo brings another bejeweled manicure to the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Cynthia Erivois looking glamorous as ever on the red carpet!
The actress, 37, continued her red carpet streak at the2025 Critics Choice Awardson Feb. 7 in support ofWicked, which received11 nominations. She is in the running for best actress while her costarAriana Grandeis up for best supporting actress.
Throughout awards season and herWickedpromo, the multi-talented star has brought her famously long — and decked out — manicures. This time was no different.
In addition to her sparkly Bucherer Fine Jewelleryrings and impressive earring stack (studs, hoops and pendants, oh my!), her bejeweled nails brought some additional bling with their ornate gold charms. The set was also a dreamy take on the classic French tip style as it featured pastel blue accents that gave them the appearance of a cloudy sky. Could they be a nod to “Defying Gravity”?
Cynthia Erivo flashes her ornate nail design at 2025 Critics Choice Awards.Michael Tran/AFP/getty
Michael Tran/AFP/getty
Erivo paired her jewelry and nails with a skin-baring Armani Privé Haute Couture black gown that appeared to consist of a low-cut peplum vest with beaded embellishments and a column skirt. Some may say the design was a nod to her character, Elphaba, whose signature color is black.
Erivo has been pulling out one movie-inspired look after another throughout the press and awards circuit, often channeling her character Elphaba, who is the Wicked Witch of the West. When the actress is not donning her character’s signature green, she has often opted for other bold designs in homage to the misunderstood witch.
Cynthia Erivo at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.Frazer Harrison/Getty
Frazer Harrison/Getty
In October, she wore achic gray and green dressfrom theErdem Spring 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collectionwhen walking the red carpet at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City atWSJ. Magazine’s2024 Innovator Awards.
The following month, the two — who also havematching “For Good” tattoos— hit the carpet forthe Australian premiere of the movie, once again, wearing contrasting outfits that perfectly aligned with their respective characters. Erivo opted for an elegant strapless black gown with a striking structured skirt that flared out at her hips. She accessorized the ensemble with a large black-and-white choker necklace.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attend the “Journey Through Oz” Tour to celebrate the Australian premiere of “Wicked” at State Theatre on Nov. 3, 2024 in Sydney.Don Arnold/WireImage
Don Arnold/WireImage
Meanwhile, Grande dressed in a voluminous pink gown with a fitted bodice and statement sleeves covered with a sheer fabric. The layered dress featured sparkling detail and a full skirt. She paired the look with over 100 carats of diamonds in custom-made Lorraine Schwartz.
The twoopened up about their complementing looksinan interviewwith content creator @aichark in November, in which they said they did not plan to dress in coordinated fashion but have been naturally in sync since rehearsals.
“Our first day of rehearsal we both wear Balenciaga hoodies. Mine was pink and said ‘gay’ and hers was black and said ‘Balenciaga,' " Grande revealed.
The actresses further claimed that many of the outfits worn during their recent joint appearances have not been organized. “It’s never really ever planned. It’sneverplanned. We just turn up and that’s what happens,” Erivo said.
More recently, on Jan. 5, theDriftstarhad a magical entranceat the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet. She rocked a custom Louis Vuitton black halter gown with a deep-V neckline. The dress was covered in silver sequin floral embellishments and had a dramatic structure at the waist.
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Cynthia Erivo attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 5, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
Though, just because she ditched the green does not mean her looks are no longer in homage to her character.
“You have to keep everyone guessing,” said Erivo in an interview withE!’s Zuri Hall upon her arrival to the award show. “Green is Elphaba’s skin color, but what she wears a lot is black. So, I’ve been trying to mess around with the shapes and the structure of different kinds of black dresses.”
The actress completed her ensemble with multi-colored nails adorned with large gemstones and intricate art. She revealed that her manicuristMycah Diorused five OPI nail polish shades to complete the design, including the cobalt blue hue,Fiyero’s My Mani, from theWickedcollection.
Erivo added that the manicure was no easy feat and took about five hours.
See PEOPLE’s full coverage of the 30th annualCritics Choice Awardsas they’re broadcasting live on E! from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The show will also be available to stream the following day on Peacock.
source: people.com
