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Christy Romano Reveals Disney Pay Gap on Even Stevens
15 Oct
Summary
- Romano was paid half her male co-lead's salary on Even Stevens.
- Her mother advocated for equal pay in a letter to her agent.
- The memoir details Romano's childhood fame and its costs.
Christy Romano, known for her role as Ren Stevens on Disney's Even Stevens, has spoken out about significant pay inequality she experienced during the show's run from 2000 to 2003. Romano shared that as the female lead, she received only half the salary of her co-lead, Shia LaBeouf, despite having similar screen time.
Her recent memoir, 'Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star,' delves into this experience. Romano revealed a letter penned by her mother to her agent in 2000, advocating for equal pay at a time when the family faced financial hardship and depended on Romano's earnings.
The actress expressed that while she understood her mother's advocacy, she also wished she could have simply experienced a normal childhood. The memoir focuses on Romano's personal journey through childhood fame, the lessons learned, and her path to reclaiming her identity.
