Cynthia Erivo on Plans to FaceTime Ariana Grande from the Grammys! (Exclusive)

“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo chatted with “Extra’s” Melvin Robert at the 2025 Grammys. She reacted to her recent Oscar nomination, which came in while she was on a plane, sharing that the whole thing is “wild and insane.” Her co-star and BFF Ariana Grande was up for three Grammys, and Cynthia said she planned to FaceTime her at some point. She also spoke about feeling very proud to be part of the Grammys tribute performance to Quincy Jones.

[@OsheyBaddest]

Love that she brought an asl interpreter. Very considerate of her

[@yoojeebee]

​@@MrJoseoz thats not on her tho 😞

[@yoojeebee]

@@MrJoseoz huh ? she didnt do the camera work ? 😭😭

[@keimat4470]

@@yoojeebee the interpreter only followed cynthia arround, she wasn't hired by the grammys, she was hired by cynthia

[@yoojeebee]

@@keimat4470 oh i know i was replying to someone saying that its her fault that the interpreter was cut out of the frame at some points . ig they deleted their comments

[@saturnteatree]

not he said couple i gagged 😂🤣😂

[@Lydia-rb8so]

Nah that's actually hilarious and great

[@BAEYBE]

fire him that was so unprofessional

[@remismith7105]

OMGG I CHOKED WHEN HE SAID THAT LMFAOO😭😭

[@rygregory]

Give that ASL interpreter a raise. I feel like she's looking deep into my soul and really talking to just me.

[@inspirationaljohnson632]

He said y'all such beautiful couple, such beautiful friends. 😍 😂😅😊

[@bilalsmith6455]

Mama Better SIGN!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@KristinAlayna]

Her eyes are actual cherries.

[@Amaso.thebeads]

Not sure what this means but I agree

[@BAEYBE]

she is so charming easy to fall in love with like my god her energy is so amazing

[@KristinAlayna]

Bruh why did he slip up and say couple 🤦🏾‍♀️ I wouldn't be surprised if Lena starts standing right behind her for every carpet. Im so excited for the Oscars. If they show up and do the carpet together 🎉 even if we only get Lena gushing over Cynthia in interviews 🎉

[@trini2DBone134]

she does attend with her most times, she is just never paid attention to 😂😂

[@lindaquach5736]

Love Cynthia Erivo! How considerate that she has a sign language interpreter!

[@Kalamolng]

The translator is emoting as well lol!

[@BAEYBE]

this is beautiful

[@leroystea8069]

Cynthia looks so cute. Love the outfit she's wearing♥

[@zaire-ida9316]

Love Cynthia!! 💚💚💚

[@Amaso.thebeads]

I wonder if celebrities get tired of answering the same questions

[@trini2DBone134]

him calling them a couple slskms

[@Amaso.thebeads]

She's amazing, I LOVE HER

[@tyleralexander789]

the diva voguing in the back

[@aprilclover2429]

Couple!!! 😂

[@dominickjvlogs]

❤❤🎉

[@lilachodan4941]

So awesome. She did atend?

[@diegosantosdealmeida5482]

Deveria haver apresentação musical de #wicked. Seria fantástico!😍
Essas premiações estão cada vez piores. 🙄

[@THEGOAT-m5l]

I wish Ari cameee

[@saturnteatree]

Me too if only to experience it with Cynthia 😩

[@trini2DBone134]

nah the Scammys don't deserve her time

[@THEGOAT-m5l]

@@trini2DBone134 true

[@amy_yoshikawa]

She's having Q&A with Billie Eilish for wicked. Check out that one, it's amazing.

[@rhianna_26]

Beautiful couple?😭

[@Mike-lf7kj]

And the need to have someone signing was???
Sillies

[@wolfsisterhowls]

Is this a real question?