Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has been given the Order of the British Empire (OBE). The British singer and actress is among 1,157 people in politics, sport, the arts or community service named in King Charles's New Year honours list – an annual tradition that recognises people for their contributions to the UK.
The honorees were awarded titles ranging from Member, Commander or Officer of the Order of the British Empire to the highest honours of knighthoods and damehoods. They will formally receive their titles from King Charles or a member of the British royal family at an investiture ceremony later in the year.
Actor Idris Elba, who is known for his roles in the television series Luther and The Wire, was awarded a knighthood for his anti-knife crime campaigning with young people.
“I hope we can do more to draw attention to the importance of sustained, practical support for young people and to the responsibility we all share to help them find an alternative to violence,” Elba said.
Idris Elba has been made a knight by King Charles III. PA Wire
Meanwhile actor Warwick Davis, who has appeared in the Star Wars, Harry Potter and Willow franchises, and founded the dwarfism charity Little People UK, was also awarded an OBE.
Actor and writer Meera Syal, whose credits include Goodness Gracious Me, The Kumars at No 42 and the novel Anita and Me, was made a dame.
Veteran ice dancers Jayne Torvill, 68, and Christopher Dean, 67, were made dame and knight respec
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