Cynthia Erivo’s Net Worth Is So High It’s Defying Gravity (Had To)

Things I care about: 1) Black Friday deals and 2) Wicked. Still and forever. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande both deserve Oscars for their portrayals of Elphaba and Glinda—and if you're wondering how much they got paid for the films, it's been a whole thing which we'll get to in a minute. Either way, it's safe to say Wicked has positively impacted both of their bank balances.

You can take a deep dive on Ariana's finances over this way, but we're here to discuss Cynthia Erivo's net worth because—much like my obsession with this movie—it's only increasing.

How Much Did Cynthia Erivo Get Paid for Wicked?

The exact same as Ariana Grande, tyvm. Amid rumors that there was a massive pay disparity between the two actors, Universal put out a statement clearing things up and said, “Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder. The women received equal pay for their work on Wicked.”

Unfortunately for those of us who are nosy, they didn't provide further details—meaning it's still unclear exactly how much Ari and Cynthia were paid for Wicked: Part I and Wicked: For Good. Buuuut...gonna assume multiple millions?

What About Cynthia’s Work on Broadway?

Cynthia won Best Actress at the Tonys for The Color Purple, which she starred in from 2015 to 2017—and that's just one of her credits. She's been working steadily in theater since 2010! And thanks to Anthony Ramos, we have some idea of what she made.

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According to the Hamilton star, actors make as little as $420 a week for off-Broadway productions, while rates are significantly higher on Broadway itself. As he put it: "You get paid better on Broadway, but even on Broadway it can still be tough. If you're an ensemble member, you're a chorus member, you're probably making like $1,800 a week."

Sounds like a lot, but Anthony explained that you have to pay 10 percent to an agent, 10 percent to a manager, and then 30-40 percent in taxes. Point is: Broadway isn't a huge money-maker for most people, though celebs like Cynthia make a lot more than ensemble members.

Some examples? Backstage reports that Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick made $100,000 a week for The Producers, while Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig earned $40,000 a week for A Steady Rain—plus a percentage of ticket sales.

And What About Cynthia’s Work in Film and TV?

This is where things get a little murkier. Cynthia's been in a lot of movies and was even nominated for an Academy Award for her work in Harriet (not to mention Grammys for Harriet and The Color Purple, Golden Globes for Harriet and Genius: Aretha, and Emmys for The Color Purple and Genius: Aretha).

But actor salaries/contracts are typically kept under-wraps, so no details are known about her take home, sorry.

So, What’s Cynthia’s Total Net Worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, that would be $5 million. But it's unclear (and seems unlikely) that this includes her Wicked: For Good payday, so we'll be keeping an eye on that number and updating this accordingly!