Universal confirms equal pay for ‘Wicked’ stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Published On : 2024-11-27T16:12:30+0530 [ IST ] |
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The studio confirmed that both actresses received equal pay for their roles in the highly anticipated movie adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.
Speculation about unequal pay began on Reddit where posts claimed that Grande earned $15 million for playing Glinda the Good Witch while Erivo portrayed Elphaba the Wicked Witch was paid just $1 million.
The actresses who share the screen in this two-part film adaptation directed by Jon M. Chu spoke about the bond they developed during production. In an interview with Deadline Cynthia Erivo revealed that the two first connected during a five-hour meeting at her home followed by a vocal session at the director’s
Wicked has already achieved significant box office success earning $112.5 million domestically in its opening weekend and setting a new November Monday record with $15.8 million. Globally the film has grossed approximately $180 million. Despite competition from Disney’s Moana 2, which is predicted to dominate the
The production cost $320 million before marketing and has made history as the highest-opening Broadway musical adaptation. Its massive popularity among female audiences—who make up 70% of viewers—continues to highlight its cultural impact.
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The studio confirmed that both actresses received equal pay for their roles in the highly anticipated movie adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.
Speculation about unequal
