It was then that green queen Cynthia Erivo took time out of her busy schedule to contribute a dazzling big band performance. Erivo's performance in Wicked as Elphaba has garnered her nominations from BAFTAs to the Academy Awards.

Cynthia Erivo did not soft-launch her engagement to Lena Waithe by wearing an engagement ring to the 2025 Grammys, a source confirms to PEOPLE. Erivo's ring was just a ring, and most of the jewelry she wore to the ceremony was loaned.

In January, Erivo was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Wicked, bringing her very close to EGOT status. It was her third Oscar nomination, having received two for 2019’s Harriet, one in the Best Actress category and one for Best Original Song for the film’s track “Stand Up.”

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo was honored with the Visionary Award at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival’s gala fundraiser for her work and notable contributions to the entertainment industry. Watch her acceptance speech here!

Cynthia Erivo stepped out at the 2025 Grammy Awards wearing a gorgeous ring on that finger. But was the diamond an engagement ring?