Cynthia Erivo and Kelly Rowland lead the glam at the Celebration of Black Cinema & Television in LA
I must say, as I delve into the lives and careers of these remarkable artists, I am continually struck by their resilience, talent, and sheer determination. Take Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, for instance, who started out as a member of Destiny’s Child but has since become an icon in her own right. Her journey from Houston to the world stage is nothing short of inspiring.
On Monday evening, at the 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, Cynthia Erivo and Kelly Rowland shone brightly with their elegance.
The 37-year-old Briton, just one step away from achieving EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status, attended the event to accept the Actress Award for her outstanding role in Universal Pictures’ successful musical film, Wicked.
Without a doubt, Cynthia’s figure was elongated in a shimmering black sequin dress that she wore under a mystical jacket adorned with bell-shaped sleeves and a pair of patent leather pumps chosen by the stylist, Jason Bolden.
In a skillful manner, make-up artist Joanna Simkin accentuated Erivo’s skin with contouring and added shimmery silver eyeshadow, falsies for the eyes, dramatic winged eyeliner, and defined her lips with a rich brown liner.
Just hours had passed since the character portraying Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, in Defying Gravity was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), recognition for her performance.
In her Instagram Story, Cynthia shared, “I’m at a loss for words as I float in the air; it’s hard to fully convey how significant this moment is for me.
I’m thrilled about this nomination not just for myself, but also because the entire ‘Wicked’ project and my ‘wickedmovie family’ are being recognized. Being involved in this production has been a long-held dream, and embodying Elphaba, a character who resonates with everyone who’s ever felt out of place while giving them the encouragement to rise above, has been an unforgettable privilege.
In the face of tough rivalry, Erivo competes with Demi Moore from The Substance, Karla Sofía Gascón portraying Emilia Pérez, Mikey Madison representing Anora, Zendaya hailing from Challengers, and Amy Adams in Nightbi***.
As an ardent admirer, let me express that standing shoulder-to-shoulder with such titans is undeniably among the most profound accolades I could ever receive.
‘And I can’t wait [to] be in a room celebrating you all! Congratulations, ladies!’
One person congratulating Cynthia on the red carpet was Oscar winner Regina King.
Actress Cynthia Erivo, currently in a relationship with Lena Waithe, the creator of “The Chi”, and the 53-year-old ex-child actor, were seen sharing a lengthy hug and smiling warmly while engaged in close conversation.
Previously, the actor from A Little Night Music was recognized with awards for their role in Wicked at the Astra Film and Creative Arts Awards, the Palm Springs Film Festival, and the National Board of Review.
In the coming year, Cynthia is set to serve as an executive producer and take on the role of London lawyer Tessa in Susanna White’s movie version of the stage play Prime Facie.
Erivo is set to provide the voice for a character named The Slink in the Disney Jr. animated series titled Robogobo. This show revolves around a brilliant young boy and his five eccentrically adopted pets.
1984’s star significantly established her professional journey by portraying notable African-American characters such as Aretha Franklin, Harriet Tubman, and Celie Harris-Johnson from “The Color Purple.
While stylist Wilford Lenov chose a striking golden-sequin halter jumpsuit for her, Kelly (formerly known as Kelendria) shimmered in it.
Hairdresser Ken Lee styled a sophisticated French twist on the 43-year-old R&B singer, while makeup artist Keita Moore accentuated her complexion with full contouring.
At the awards ceremony, Rowland was accompanied by her longtime partner, Tim Weatherspoon, who is also her manager. They have two boys together – Titan Jewell Weatherspoon, aged 10, and Noah Jon Weatherspoon, who will be celebrating his fourth birthday soon.
Upon her fourth Grammy win, the artist gracefully entered the stage and warmly embraced the night’s host, the comedian Jay Pharoah.
At the event, Kelly had the honor of bestowing the Icon Award upon director Tyler Perry, who donned a teal velvet jacket over a black shirt and pants.
On social media, Rowland publicly expressed her backing for Jay-Z by sharing a photo on Instagram of him with his wife Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy. This action was made just hours after Jay-Z faced allegations in a revised civil lawsuit from 2000, where he was accused, along with Diddy, of raping a 13-year-old girl.
Option: The hip hop industry veteran who is 55 years old has submitted a request to throw out the court case, along with filing a separate lawsuit against attorney Tony Buzbee.
Born in Atlanta, this stunning woman is an original member of the girl band Destiny’s Child. Recently, she and Beyoncé tenderly backed Michelle Williams during her performance in the Broadway play “Death Takes a Bow.
Recently, Kelly held a judging role in the reality TV series “Building The Band” on Netflix, alongside Nicole Scherzinger and the late Liam Payne. However, the broadcast date is uncertain due to Liam’s passing on October 16th.
In the contest organized by A.J. McLean, fifty vocalists aim to assemble an ideal band without ever meeting face-to-face.
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2024-12-10 10:03