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Cynthia Erivo recalls the mortifying moment she forgot the words to the US national anthem while performing at a basketball game: 'A split second felt like 20 years'


The actress, 37, recalled the moment she forgot the words to the US national anthem in front of thousands of basketball fans at the 2018 Nets v Lakers game in New York.

Cynthia Erivo has recalled the moment she forgot the words to the US national anthem in front of thousands of basketball fans at the 2018 Nets v Lakers game in New York. When Bridgerton star Jonathan, 36, questioned: 'Never have I ever forgotten my lines whilst filming', Cynthia replied: 'I will say there was one time I foolishly acquiesced to singing the national anthem at a basketball game. Cynthia Erivo has recalled the moment she forgot the words to the US national anthem in front of thousands of basketball fans at the 2018 Nets v Lakers game in New York

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