Cynthia Erivo Exercises Every Day for Her Mental Health and Doesn't Set Goals: 'I Like My Body'

Photo: Omorpho Cynthia Erivostarted focusing on fitness at the age of 15, and remaining active has become “a part of who I am.” Her goal? She doesn’t have one. Unlike most, setting goals for herself isn’t something Erivo sees a need for. “I like my body as it is and I workout to make sure that it’s taken care of both inside and out. Really, there are no particular goals,” the actress and singer, 34, tells PEOPLE.

Cynthia Erivo Is Already Channeling Aretha Franklin for 'Genius' Role with Her Go-To Karaoke Song

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Cynthia Erivo Makes Her Oscars Debut (as a Two-Time Nominee) in Showstopping White Gown

Cynthia Erivo ensured her debut Oscars red carpet would be one to remember. After serving incredible back-to-back fashion moments — first at theGolden Globes, and again at theSAG Awards—Cynthia Erivodelivered yet again at the2020 Academy Awardstonight. TheHarrietstar, who is nominated both for Best Actress and Best Original Song, saved the best for last, turning heads in a white custom Atelier Versace one-shoulder bustier gown, featuring a crystal mesh bodice and front-slit detail revealing her white Stuart Weitzman platform heels.

Cynthia Erivo on Honoring the 'Brillant' Aretha Franklin in Upcoming TV Biopic

Cynthia Erivois opening up about portrayingAretha Franklinin an upcoming television role. Whileappearing virtuallyonJimmy Kimmel Liveon Monday, the 34-year-old actress spoke candidly about portraying the late music icon for the upcoming National Geographic feature,Genius: Aretha, a biographical television anthology series about the legendary singer, which is scheduled to air in March. Detailing that that eight-part mini-series is about Franklin’s life from the 1960s to the 1990s, Erivo noted that the show will focus on “everything from how she created her music to the life she was living while she was making all of this music and who she was.

Cynthia Erivo Recalls Filming Pivotal Scene in 'Wicked' Film Adaptation: ‘My Heart Broke Open and Tears Fell’

Photo:Karwai Tang/WireImage Karwai Tang/WireImage Cynthia Erivois opening up about what filmingWickedmeans to her. The actress, 36, who plays Elphaba in the film, shared a rare — and emotional — glimpse into her journey playing the popular role in alengthy note to fans shared on Instagramon Friday. “I realize I’ve said very little about my experience onWickedand that’s mainly because I’ve been keeping my head down and mining this beautifully complex being that is Elphaba, and it’s really hard to put into words,” Erivo wrote in the Instagram caption.