Cynthia Bailey CallsRHOAReturn 'Amazing,' Says Latecomer Phaedra Parks 'Definitely Did Her Thing' in Season 16

Cynthia Bailey (left) and Phaedra Parks.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty; Rich Polk/Bravo/Getty Amy Sussman/Getty; Rich Polk/Bravo/Getty Phaedra Parks' return toThe Real Housewives of Atlantawill be juicer than the peach she’s holding!At theTwo Ts in a Podlive podcast event on Nov. 1,Cynthia Baileywas reflecting on her own “amazing” return to the hit Bravo show when she teased what fans can expect to see in the upcoming season.“I feel likeAtlantawas No. 1 for so long and I felt like we slid down,” she began.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande BringWickedMethod Dressing to Academy Gala — with a Few Twists!

Cynthia ErivoandAriana Grandeare looking magical! TheWickedcostars embraced method dressing for their upcoming film as they attended the fourth annual Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 19, though they gave their fairytale looks a little contemporary edge. Erivo, 37, arrived in her first of two looks of the night wearing acustom Louis Vuitton strapless gownin green — matching the color associated with her character Elphaba inWicked— with intricate beading and a bubble hem.

Cynthia Erivo Recalls Being 'Ill by the End' of Her 3-HourWickedAudition: 'I Was in Bed for the Next Week'

Cynthia Erivo.Photo:Christopher Khoury/APA via ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Christopher Khoury/APA via ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Cynthia Erivois opening up about her first taste ofWicked. The actress, who plays Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, appeared on theTonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon Wednesday, Nov. 13, and shared her experience auditioning for the role. Erivo, 37, revealed her audition was three hours, prompting Fallon, 50, to ask, “Three hours? Were you exhausted?

Cynthia Erivo Reflects on Blasting Fan-MadeWickedPoster: 'I Probably Should Have Called My Friends'

Cynthia Erivo on Oct. 28, 2024.Photo:John Nacion/Variety via Getty John Nacion/Variety via Getty Cynthia Erivois addressing her recentcondemnationof the fan-editedWickedposter that obscures her face. As Erivo, 37, and fashion designer Zac Posen spoke withEntertainment Tonighton the red carpet at the2024 CFDA Fashion Awardson Monday, Oct. 28, the actress and singer explained that she is “really protective” of her role as Elphaba inWickedwhen asked why she decided to speak out about the viral poster.

Cynthia Erivo Was Relieved Ariana Grande Beat Out 2 Other Actresses forWickedRole: 'Thank Goodness'

Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba inWicked(2024).Photo:Universal Pictures Universal Pictures In a joint interview withThe New York Timespublished Nov. 6, Erivo, 37, said it was “no surprise whatsoever” to her when she learned Grande had gotten the role of Glinda. “I said, ‘Thank God,’ " added Grande, 31, after which Erivo said, “Thank goodness, because it was not the two ladies that I was auditioning with.” “Oh my God!