The star of Moana 2 is defending the stars of Wicked as their movies go head-to-head at the box office.

Unsubstantiated rumors online claimed that Ariana was paid $14 million more than Cynthia despite them both playing lead roles.

Some on social media have been saying Ariana Grande got paid more for “Wicked” than her costar Cynthia Erivo, but the movie’s studio is setting the record straight.

Wicked may be sweeping the box office, but it's also stirring up a whole lot of unnecessary drama—at least, off-screen. Rumors have been swirling online that Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda, was paid a jaw-dropping $15 million for her role,

There have been rumors online suggesting that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo received vastly different paychecks for their roles in Wicked. These rumors claim that Grande, who portrayed Glinda, earned significantly more than the other cast members.

Cinemagoers have been bowled over by the new film adaptation of Wicked as it hits screens worldwide, but fans have been demanding to know their hard work resulted in an equal pay

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 Wicke

Reports of pay disparity between Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who portray Elphaba and Glinda respectively in the upcoming movie, have been dismissed by Universal Pictures. A spokesperson for the film production and distribution company clarified that these claims are "false,

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