Wicked studio shuts down pay drama

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Wicked studio silences pay drama as social media erupts over rumored pay gap between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
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  • Unconfirmed reports claimed pop star Ariana Grande earned more than stage vet Cynthia Erivo for their roles as Glinda and Elphaba in the Wicked film adaptation.
  • Universal Pictures has not disclosed the actresses' exact salaries, leaving fans to speculate on the pay disparity in one of Hollywood's biggest musical adaptations.
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Universal Pictures, Wicked
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