Cynthia Erivo has been named the 2025 Woman of the Year by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals, recognizing her significant contributions to the entertainment industry.

At 38 years old, Erivo will receive this honor during a celebratory roast on February 5 at Harvard's Farkas Hall in Cambridge.

The event will begin at 7:00 PM and will include a press conference and a performance of the Theatricals' 176th production, '101 Damnations.'

Erivo is an accomplished artist, holding an Emmy, Tony, Grammy, and two Academy Award nominations, and has gained fame for her role in 'The Color Purple.'

She is also recognized for her performances in Broadway's 'The Color Purple' and the film 'Harriet,' and recently starred as Elphaba in the film adaptation of 'Wicked.'

Part 1 of 'Wicked' was released on November 22, 2024, and has become the highest-grossing film at the domestic box office based on a Broadway musical.

In 2019, Erivo portrayed Harriet Tubman in the film 'Harriet,' which earned her critical acclaim and multiple award nominations.

She received an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the series 'Genius: Aretha,' which premiered in March 2021.

Erivo's debut album, 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1,' was released in September 2021, and she also published a children's book titled 'Remember to Dream, Ebere' shortly thereafter.

In August 2020, she founded a production company named Edith's Daughter, aimed at highlighting underrepresented stories.

Erivo has also starred in the Peacock series 'Poker Face' and played a detective in 'Luther: The Fallen Sun,' which premiered on Netflix in March 2023.

Additionally, the Hasty Pudding Theatricals named Jon Hamm as the 2025 Man of the Year, recognizing his contributions to the entertainment industry.