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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Were Paid the Same for ‘Wicked’
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Mia Galuppo
scrn logline
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both scored equal paychecks for their roles in the highly anticipated Wicked movie adaptation, setting the record straight on unsubstantiated pay disparity rumors.
beat sheet
- Universal Studios denied the false claims, confirming the actresses received the same salary for their work on the film.
- Wicked continues its box office domination, earning a record-breaking $15 million on a single day, surpassing the previous record held by Frozen 2.
call sheet
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Universal Studios, Wicked