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Anderson: Hollywood's gender pay gap persists
4 Mar
Summary
- Anderson was offered significantly less for a male co-star.
- She faced pay inequality even on the X-Files revival.
- Anderson fought for equal pay during the original X-Files series.
Gillian Anderson has voiced her frustration with the ongoing gender pay gap in Hollywood, recounting instances where she was offered substantially less than her male counterparts. The acclaimed actress, known for her roles in "The X-Files" and "Sex Education," found herself in a familiar battle for equal compensation even during the 2016 revival of "The X-Files."
Anderson revealed that she was offered half the salary of her male co-star for the revival, a situation that shocked her given her previous accomplishments and advocacy for fair pay. She also recalled challenges from the original nine seasons of "The X-Files," where she was made to stand several feet behind her male co-star in scenes, suggesting a deliberate effort to portray her as a secondary figure.
Initially hesitant to be a vocal advocate, Anderson stated that the stark pay disparity for the "X-Files" revival compelled her to speak out, realizing the issue remained a present reality. She expressed a newfound willingness to embrace her public platform and advocate for change, moving away from her previous desire for privacy.
