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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Were Paid the Same for ‘Wicked’

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Mia Galuppo
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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.
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  • 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.
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Universal Studios, Wicked
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