Unsubstantiated rumors recently circulated on TikTok and Reddit that Grande was paid $15 million for her role in the Jon M. Chu-directed movie, while Erivo took home a comparatively paltry $1 million. Adding credence to the chatter, a number of media outlets reported on the rumors.

Those involved have been doing a ton of press for the film, but why are Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande always crying during Wicked events? Ethan Slater thinks he knows. The Wicked cast list is led by Grande and Erivo,

Wicked' stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were paid the same salary. There were false reports of difference of pay.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have a massive hit on their hands after Wicked made $114 million in its opening weekend in North America. The two stars shined in part one of the two-part production which likely fueled the internet rumors that surfaced about their salaries for the film adaptation.

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.

Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder," according to a Universal Pictures spokesperson

Despite playing the lead role in 'Wicked,' fans are disappointed to learn that Cynthia Erivo is getting paid millions less than her costars.

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.