Universal Pictures confirmed that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were paid equally for their roles in Wicked, dispelling rumors that Grande received $15 million to play Glinda while Erivo only received $1 million for portraying Elphaba. “Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder,” a spokesperson said. “The women received equal pay for their work on ‘Wicked.’” The film grossed $112 million in North America and $164 million globally upon its release, becoming the third best domestic debut of the year. (Variety)
Grande even made a special trip home to Boca Raton, Florida this week to attend a personal screening with her beloved grandmother, writing on her Instagram Story: “flew to boca for a day to watch with Nonna at the movie theater i grew up going to every weekend, Cinemark 20 in Boca.” She later added: “thrilled to report that when the sugar glider had her drum solo nonna exclaimed loudly ‘oh i LOVE that.’” (UPROXX)
