“Depraved” star Cynthia Erivo has been named the recipient of the 2025 Hasty Pudding Lady of the 12 months Award, Hasty Pudding Theatricals introduced on Tuesday.
From Erivo’s celebrated performances within the movie “Harriet” and Broadway’s “The Colour Purple” to her just lately critically acclaimed function as Elphaba in Common’s “Depraved: Half One,” the Pudding is proud to have a good time her actually distinctive and impactful presence on the planet of leisure, mentioned organizers.
Erivo is a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and producer, in addition to an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and SAG nominee. Erivo will visitor star within the second season of “Poker Face,” Peacock’s critically acclaimed collection starring Natasha Lyonne.
“We’re holding area for Cynthia Erivo’s arrival,” mentioned Hannah Frazer, Man and Lady of the 12 months occasions coordinator. “We’re sweeping out our broomstick closets and prepping some depraved good humor as we eagerly await her in February. Earlier than she flies off along with her Pudding Pot, she’ll must work a bit magic to earn it.”
“Seems to be like somebody would possibly want to carry Cynthia’s hand — or finger — throughout this roast,” joked Hasty Pudding producer Daisy Nussbaum. “That mentioned, we promise to not be as imply because the wizard. By the top, she’ll be the one who’s actually common with the group.”
The Lady of the 12 months Award is Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ oldest honor, bestowed yearly on performers who’ve made lasting and spectacular contributions to the world of leisure. Established in 1951, the prize has been given to many notable and gifted entertainers together with Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, Kerry Washington, and most just lately Annette Bening, the 74th Lady of the 12 months. The Hasty Pudding Theatricals is a program of The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770.
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals will host a celebratory roast for Erivo on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m., after which she can be offered along with her Pudding Pot at Farkas Corridor, the Hasty Pudding’s historic residence in Harvard Sq. since 1888. A press convention will comply with the presentation at 7:20 p.m. Afterward, Erivo will attend a efficiency of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 176th manufacturing “101 Damnations.”
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