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The Wicked example underscores broader tensions in Hollywood about gender equity, race, and financial fairness. Grande and Erivo’s public sharing of their contractual pact could be seen as a genuine effort to promote equality or as a strategic move to position themselves positively in the media. However, critics argue that this practice might set unrealistic standards for industry norms, which are rooted more deeply in market forces and contractual negotiations than in ideological commitments.