Before Cynthia Erivo became our ... When it was announced that Erivo would portray the Queen of Soul in National Geographics’s Genius: Aretha, she may have been met with criticism.

From portraying historical icons to diving into thrilling dramas, here’s a look at Cynthia ... series, Erivo took on the monumental task of playing the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

Cynthia Erivo is just one step away from Egot glory ... and playing “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin in the series Genius: Aretha, for which she was Emmy nominated. The Wicked film, directed ...