‘Annoyed’ Cynthia Erivo schools Dax Shepard on how she wipes her butt with crazy-long nails

Cynthia Erivo nailed her response to Dax Shepard’s “inappropriate” question about how she maintains proper hygiene with extra-long nails.

“Can I ask you a really crazy question that’s inappropriate?” Shepard asked during Monday’s episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast.

“When you’re wiping your butt…,” Shepard went on, before the “Wicked” star interjected, “I knew you would ask that question.”

Cynthia Erivo admitted she was “annoyed” by Dax Shepard’s question about how she wipes her butt with her long nails. Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images for Universal Pictures
“My answer is that nobody uses just their fingers to wipe their backside,” Erivo told the comedian during Monday’s episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast.

“My answer is that nobody uses just their fingers to wipe their backside,” the actress, 37, explained. “You use tissue, correct? And you wipe!”

However, Shepard, 49, continued to press Erivo on the placement of the toilet paper in her hand, asking whether she uses the “tips of the fingernails.”

In response, Erivo clarified that she uses the “pads of the fingers.”

“You use tissue, correct? And you wipe!” added the actress, pictured here at the LA premiere of “Wicked.” FilmMagic
Erivo, pictured here at the New York City premiere of “Wicked,” explained that she puts the toilet paper on the “pads of the fingers.” Getty Images

The comedian went on to ask the “Harriet” star if she sometimes feels a “little tickle of the nails on the crack” of her butt.

“No, because the tissue is there!” Erivo clapped back.

When Shepard asked if she was “offended” by the question, she admitted she was more “annoyed” because she is a “functioning adult” and has never “walked around smelling…”

The London-born entertainer further defended herself from others who have also wondered how she gets anything done with her long nails.

“I’m like, I mean, I’m here!” she said, adding, “I’m dressed.”

Erivo, pictured here at the London premiere of the film, said she was “annoyed” by the question because she’s a “functioning adult.” WireImage
“I mean, I’m here!’” she said, adding, “I’m dressed.” GC Images

Erivo’s nails have been an eye-catching part of her red carpet looks during the “Wicked” press tour as she dazzles alongside her co-star Ariana Grande.

The Grammy winner’s manicurist, Mycah Dior, has recently been sharing close-up photos on Instagram of the custom art inspired by the highly anticipated film and created with the OPI x Wicked Nail Lacquer Collection.

Dior spoke to Bustle about Erivo’s extravagant manicure for the NYC premiere nails in an interview published last Thursday.

“This whimsical set is inspired by ‘Wicked’ of course and it brings Elphaba and Glinda’s worlds to life,” Dior said of her client’s nail design for the premiere.

The “Harriet” star has been rocking eye-catching nail designs throughout the “Wicked” press tour. WireImage
Erivo’s manicurist, Mycah Dior, told Bustle it took four hours to create her “whimsical” set for the NYC premiere last week. Allison Voight / SplashNews.com

“Green and pink colors embody their contrasting personalities, with Elphaba’s vivid green skin and Glinda’s soft, light-hearted aura,” Dior continued.

“Every detail adds to the enchanting, whimsical feel of this set — it took about four hours to create.”

Erivo plays Elphaba and Grande portrays Glinda in the Jon M. Chu-directed film, out Nov. 22.