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.

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.