Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Were Paid the Same Amount for 'Wicked,' Universal Confirms as Fake Paycheck Numbers Circulate

Reports have been circulating suggesting a huge pay gap disparity between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo‘s salaries for Wicked.

Both women are playing leading roles in the film, with Ariana taking on Glinda and Cynthia portraying Elphaba.

The report about the salaries was going viral, but was never verified to be true. Specifically, it stated that Cynthia had earned a $1 million paycheck, while Ariana was paid $15 million.

Now, Universal, the studio behind the film, is confirming the truth.

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“Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder. The women received equal pay for their work on Wicked,” a Universal spokesperson told THR. The site also confirmed via other sources that Cynthia and Ariana were paid equally.

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