Wicked studio shuts down pay drama

Story by Clara Hill

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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