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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Call 'Wicked' Equal Pay Rumor "False"
MovieWebStory by Richard Fink
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Universal shuts down rumors of pay disparity between 'Wicked' leads Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, insisting the co-stars earned equal salaries.
beat sheet
- According to Universal, the studio paid Grande and Erivo the same amount to play Glinda and Elphaba in the upcoming 'Wicked' film, squashing speculation of unequal pay.
- This decision shows Universal's commitment to pay equity, a growing priority in Hollywood as the industry faces increased scrutiny over gender-based wage gaps among A-list actors.
call sheet
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Universal Pictures, Wicked