Cynthia Erivo Breaks the Mold on GQ’s Men of the Year Cover
Cynthia Erivo is the latest star to appear on the cover of GQ’s Men of the Year issue, released on November 13, 2025.
The actress and singer shared the cover photos on her Instagram, which quickly sparked reactions online. Some fans were confused about why a woman was featured on a magazine highlighting men.
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— Ivory (@IvoryMali) November 14, 2025
In her interview with GQ, Erivo opened up about her relationship with her father. She revealed that the last time she saw him was when she was just 16 years old. Their final encounter took place at a London tube station after an argument over tickets. “‘This will be the last time I ever see you,’ he said. Just like that. I just didn’t see it coming. I guess you wouldn’t, would you?” she recalled.
Erivo said she eventually lost all contact with her biological father and has no information about his life, religion, or relationships.
She doesn’t even have his phone number. Despite the distance, she notices similarities in their features, especially the gap in her front teeth. Speaking about it, she told GQ, “It’s a supreme joke. It’s a joke from the universe to remind me how human I am. I used to hear him all the time—he had a lovely voice. And so I think that’s where my voice comes from, which is so annoying and crazy, but… fine. It is what it is.”
While she doesn’t have a connection with her father, Erivo is very close to her mother, Edith. She even named her production company Edith’s Daughter in her mother’s honor.
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