Despite rumors of pay-disparity, The Hollywood Reporter can confirm that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were paid the same salary for their work on 'Wicked.'
A spokesperson for Universal said in a statement to THR, "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.'"
'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo shares with THR what she's holding space for this year at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Plus, she talks about her new Universal deal and reveals that she'd like to direct one day.
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Ariana Grande made sure that she and Cynthia Erivo were treated equally on 'Wicked.' During a conversation for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for the musical, Grande was asked about her relationship with Erivo, to which she explained that they started building trust long before they began filming because they were cast in 2021, and production didn't kick off until December 2022.
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo sat down with The Hollywood Reporter's Tiffany Taylor to talk all things 'Wicked,' including how the practical sets helped them bring their characters to life, the messages they hope audiences take away from the film and more. Plus, Erivo reflected on her viral moment from THR's songwriters' roundtable, where she encouraged fellow songwriter Julia Michaels to "own" her power. Finally, Grande and Erivo shared that they would love to return to the Broadway stage, ideally together! 'Wicked' flies into theaters Nov. 22.
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At the 'Wicked' Los Angeles premiere, Ethan Slater chats with THR and reflects on his casting audition. Plus, he explains the similarities between working on Broadway and working on 'Wicked.' Slater also mentions feeling "privileged" to have experienced Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's powerful on-screen chemistry.
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Selena Gomez chats with THR on the red carpet of the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival and talks about how proud she is of 'Emilia Pérez.' Plus, she talks about re-connecting with Ariana Grande during this awards season.
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Ariana Grande chatted with The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet of the Palm Springs International Film Festival 2025. The star talks about connecting with Selena Gomez this awards season and dishes on 'Wicked' part two.
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Ariana Grande has got jokes ... and the "Wicked" star was not afraid to let one fly at herself during the Palm Springs International Film Awards. While accepting.. TMZ.com
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