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,

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,