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- With the championship Women’s England team seeing awards now from the Crown, Golden Globe and almost certain Oscar nominee Erivo is now a medaled Member of the Order of the British Empire.
- Related Stories News A Look Ahead At London's West End In 2026: Cynthia Erivo, Josh O'Connor, Tilda Swinton & Gary Oldman Among Stars Returning To The Theater News Cynthia Erivo To Receive Derek Malcolm Award For Innovation At The London Critics' Circle Awards “This year’s honours list celebrates the very best of Britain – people who put the common good ahead of themselves to strengthen communities and change lives,” said Prime Minister Starmer of the just announced list.
- “Their quiet dedication speaks to the decent, compassionate country we are proud to be.
- On behalf of the whole nation, thank you – and congratulations to everyone recognised today.” Watch on Deadline In that vein, global superstar Elba wasn’t actually made Sir Idris because of his acting work on The Wire, Luther, or A House of Dynamite, for directing Yorkie or for those killer DJ sets in Ibiza.
- Nope, Elba, who already had an OBE was made a Knight due to his “services to Young People,” as the proclamation says.
