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Cynthia Erivo says Wicked performance as Elphaba was 'for every person who feels othered'

Cynthia Erivo starred in the hit movie

Cynthia Erivo channelled her “pride about being a black woman” into her ‘Wicked’ performance.

The 38-year-old actress had green skin as Elphaba in the hit movie - but she was inspired by her own heritage and feelings of being “othered”.

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