Cynthia Erivo’s Latest Role Sparks Debate: ‘She’s Breathing New Life Into Old Memes’
In a turn of events that has left the internet both inspired and slightly unhinged, Cynthia Erivo is trending not for a new album or awards season run, but for accidentally becoming the patron saint of “I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying” thread. The irony? Erivo, known for her powerhouse vocals and emotive acting, is currently being meme-d for her seemingly intense side-eye during a minor celebrity feud—a look that fans have now dubbed the “Wicked Stare of Approval.” The funny side? Users are photoshopping her face onto ancient paintings, claiming she’s been “physically manifesting dramatic pauses since the Renaissance.” As one X user put it: “Cynthia Erivo didn’t break the fourth wall—she stared through it into your soul and asked for a 10% streaming royalty.”