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Additionally, Erivo divulged that she has begun her own production company, shaping a new path for herself in the industry, which came with its own criticisms. The creation of production companies often serves as both a power move and a method of perpetuating a cycle of exclusivity within Hollywood, wherein only certain narratives get told based on existing connections. Critics pointed out the cyclical nature of these systems, where the same class of actors continues to profit without inviting broader narratives or fresh perspectives into the conversation.