Cynthia Erivo's Hilarious Response to Dax Shepard's Question about Long Nails and Hygiene

In a recent episode of the popular podcast "Armchair Expert," host Dax Shepard posed a bold and somewhat inappropriate question to Grammy-winning actress Cynthia Erivo regarding her personal hygiene practices with her lengthy nails.

During the interview, Shepard asked, “Can I ask you a really crazy question that’s inappropriate?” before he daringly inquired how she manages to wipe after using the restroom. Quick to catch on to the direction of the conversation, Erivo responded humorously, “I knew you would ask that question.”

She set the record straight by saying, “My answer is that nobody uses just their fingers to wipe their backside. You use tissue, correct? And you wipe!” Yet, Shepard persisted with his curiosity, questioning whether she uses the tips of her long fingernails during the process.

Cynthia didn’t lose her cool; she confidently clarified, “I use the pads of my fingers.” When Shepard continued to press further, even suggesting that there might be instances where she feels a "little tickle of the nails," Erivo firmly rebutted with, “No, because the tissue is there!”

Clearly not offended, but rather “annoyed” by the line of questioning, Erivo emphasized her maturity, stating, "I’m a functioning adult," denying any notion that she would neglect her hygiene.

Erivo also took the time to defend her impressive ability to manage her stunningly long nails—an aesthetic choice that has turned heads everywhere, especially during the buzzing "Wicked" press tour, where she has been sporting eye-catching designs alongside her co-star, Ariana Grande.

Her manicures have been a highly talked-about aspect of her appearances. Manicurist Mycah Dior has been crafting bespoke nail art inspired by the characters from the upcoming "Wicked" film, utilizing the vibrant shades from the OPI x Wicked Nail Lacquer Collection. Dior shared that the recent whimsical manicure for Erivo's NYC premiere was inspired by the contrasting personalities of Elphaba and Glinda, with green representing Elphaba’s fierce character and pink reflecting Glinda’s light-hearted charm.

With the film scheduled for release on November 22 and the anticipation building, Cynthia Erivo's talents continue to shine both on-screen and on social media, where her nail designs have been celebrated by fans and fashionistas alike. Stay tuned to witness how she brings the iconic character Elphaba to life and dazzles the audience both with her performance and her striking style!