Cynthia Erivo Reveals How Long It Took To Get Into Her 'Wicked' Makeup & Being Called a 'Wore Hire'
justjared.comCynthia Erivo revealed just how long it took to transform into Elphaba while filming Wicked.
The 37-year-old actress brings the iconic green character to life in the big-screen adaptation of the beloved musical. During an interview with Elle UK, she confirmed that the team used makeup to get her green skin instead of using effects.
How long did it take Cynthia to get ready for a day on set? She answered that question and responded to people saying that she was a “woke hire” for the movie.
The actress even shared some insight into her bond with costar Ariana Grande. Keep reading to find out more… On how long it took to put on her green makeup to play Elphaba: “At the beginning, there was a question about whether we would use CGI, but I wanted it to be practical make-up.
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