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Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Pay Disparity Rumor Debunked by Universal Statement

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Universal disputes rumors of pay disparity between 'Wicked' co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, claiming the two actresses received 'equal pay' for their roles.
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  • Universal spokesperson states the reports of a $14 million pay gap between Grande ($15M) and Erivo ($1M) are 'completely false' and have no basis in reality.
  • The Wicked movies, directed by Jon M. Chu, will tell the untold story of the witches of Oz, with Grande and Erivo playing Glinda and Elphaba respectively, in a tale of their unlikely but profound friendship.
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Universal, Wicked, Wicked: Part One, Wicked: Part Two
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