Universal Pictures is putting an end to the rumors that there was a major pay discrepancy between Wicked stars Cythina Erivo and Ariana Grande. Despite Wicked opening to $112 million in its first three days and earning rapturous reviews from critics and audiences alike, not all has been good in the land of Oz. Rumors started circulating online through TikTok and Reddit that Ariana Grande was paid $15 million for playing Galinda, while Cynthia Erivo was only paid $1 million for the lead role of Elphaba.
Universal Pictures insists the two leads of ‘Wicked’ were paid the same amount to star in the blockbuster film. Read More