Over the years, the Oscar-nominated star, 38, has become known for her clean-shaven look, so much so that you might pause and think: Has Cynthia Erivo always been bald? Well, the

Erivo, who was nominated for her role as Elphaba opposite Aria Grande's Glinda character in "Wicked," has received reactions ranging from praise to online trolling for the look, which she said initially adopted to accommodate her transformation into the green-skinned witch.

Cynthia Erivo has touched down at the 97th annual Academy Awards. Tonight, the performer made her grand entrance at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where she stepped onto the red carpet wearing a magnificent ball gown made out of deep emerald-green velvet,