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Universal addresses viral rumor Ariana Grande was paid $15M for 'Wicked' while Cynthia Erivo got $1M
Universal addresses viral rumor Ariana Grande was paid $15M for 'Wicked' while Cynthia Erivo got $1M
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Earned the Same Salary for ‘Wicked’
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo break the salary mold, earning equal pay for their lead roles in the highly anticipated 'Wicked' movie adaptation.
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Universal Pictures spokesperson confirms the 'Wicked' co-stars were paid the same salary, quashing rumors of a pay disparity.
This pay parity signals a step forward for Hollywood, where gender-based pay gaps have long plagued the industry.
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Universal Pictures, Wicked
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