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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Inga Parkel

Universal addresses rumors about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s huge Wicked pay disparity

Universal Pictures has called reports claiming that Ariana Grande was paid millions more than her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo “completely false.”

Following the release of the musical hit in theaters on Friday, November 22, rumors began circulating online that Grande was paid $15 million for her role as Glinda the Good Witch, while Erivo was paid $1 million to play Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West.

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