Downtown Magazine Fall 2018 Issue

Cynthia Erivo
In 2015, Cynthia Erivo’s performance of Celie in
The Color Purple really kickstarted her career.
At the 2016 Tony Awards, she took home Best
Actress in a Musical, and later, along with her fellow
cast members, a Grammy and a Daytime Emmy.
Not surprisingly, Cynthia has had to perform at
peak for long stretches of time. And this starts with a
strong mind, body and soul.
“A teacher once said to me, that you have to be fit
for the job, don't wait for the job to make you fit,”
she says.
“So my body is the first thing I start with when it
comes to work. If my body is ready and well, then I
know that I can do my work well.”
Being healthy and staying in shape comes with
added benefits. Not only does it allow her to
live out her passion as an actress, it also helps
her headspace.
“It's the way I keep myself sane, it’s the way I keep
myself happy, it’s how I start every single day,
whether it be stretch, meditation or work out,” she
explains. “I think that wellness is key.”
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