Why Cynthia Erivo's mouth is now worth $2 million
The Oscar-nominated actress and Grammy-winning singer has revealed she's insured her mouth for a staggering $2 million.
Forget diamonds, Erivo's most valuable asset might just be the vocal instrument she carries everywhere, and if that earth shattering note at the end of Defying Gravity is anything to go off, we're certain it's worth every penny. Cynthia Erivo has always been known for her powerhouse voice, but now, she's put a literal price tag on it. Pic:for Tony Awards Productions
As the face of Listerine's new Wash Your Mouth campaign, the Wicked star to park take in a high-concept marketing stunt.
Describing her oral care as part of the ad campaign, Erivo told People: 'Brushing my teeth and using mouthwash- Listerine specifically – for some reason, really opens me up.
'It gives me a restart before I go on and sing or speak,' she added. The Oscar-nominated actress and Grammy-winning singer has revealed she's insured her mouth for a staggering $2 million. Pic: Kevin Mazur/While it may seem mental, Cynthia isn't the first big name to take out an insurance policy on one of their most prized body parts.
Supermodel Heidi Klum insured her legs for $1.4 million, though one was reportedly valued slightly less due to a childhood scar.
Going along the same route as Cynthia with the ad campaign, Nick Cannon recently announced a $10 million policy on his testicles as part of a tongue-in-cheek collaboration.
Soccer icons Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham each had their legs insured for nine-figure sums, Ronaldo's for over €100 million and Beckham's reportedly for $195 million.
Would you be well lads? I'm just about remembering my Ryanair travel insurance.
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