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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Earned Equal Pay for 'Wicked'

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo break glass ceilings, earning equal pay for their lead roles in the 'Wicked' film adaptation.
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  • Universal Pictures took the rare step of publicly confirming that Grande and Erivo were paid the same amount, putting to rest online rumors of salary discrepancies.
  • The equal pay for the two leads sets a new standard in the industry, signaling a shift towards greater pay equity for women in major Hollywood productions.
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Universal Pictures, Wicked
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