Can you ever dream too big? Cynthia Erivo grew up in a single-parent family in south London. Now she is the internationally acclaimed star of musicals such as Wicked.
The ‘wicked witch’ who’s just beginning
Fashion fame: In addition to being recognised for her singing and acting abilities, Cynthia Erivo is one of 100 individuals said to influence on the world of fashion, and has been named one of the Business of Fashion's BoF 500.