Wicked Part 2 is soon to hit screens after the release of the film's first part. The first part of Wicked was released in 2024 as an American musical fantasy film.

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,

The rumor about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s “Wicked” paychecks has been cleared up. It was reported online that Grande, 31, was paid $15 million to star as Glinda the Good Witch in the two-part movie musical, while Erivo, 37, only got $1 million to play Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.

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The confirmation comes after rumors spread on social media that the “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” singer, 31, was paid a whopping $15 million for her supporting role as Glinda, while Erivo, 37, made only $1 million to lead as Elphaba.

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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.

Universal Pictures denied pay disparity rumors surrounding the 'Wicked' movie. The studio confirmed Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo received equal pay. False rumors circulated online about their salaries.