Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. “Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder,” the statement read. “The women received equal pay for their work on ‘Wicked.

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,

Social media rumors claim Ariana Grande made millions of dollars more in salary than "Wicked" co-star Cynthia Erivo. Here's what Universal is saying.