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.

The movie tells the story of Elphaba, who will also become the Wicked Witch of the West, an awkward student at Shiz University. She befriends Glinda, who will later become The Good Witch, deals with the corrupt Wizard and finds confidence. According to AMC Theaters, the movie is two hours and 40 minutes long.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are celebrating the release of "Wicked" in theaters. The co-stars took to social media on Friday to share heartfelt messages about their time on the film as audiences were finally able to defy gravity and see the sure-to-be popular movie.