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Stars' Shocking Pay Gaps Revealed
10 Nov
Summary
- Michelle Williams received minimal pay for reshoots compared to Mark Wahlberg.
- Jennifer Lawrence earned millions less than Leonardo DiCaprio for 'Don't Look Up'.
- Claire Foy was paid less than Matt Smith for their roles in 'The Crown'.
Hollywood's biggest stars often command huge salaries, but recent revelations highlight significant pay gaps between co-stars. In 2018, reports surfaced that Mark Wahlberg received $1.5 million for reshoots of 'All the Money in the World,' while Michelle Williams was paid less than $1,000. Wahlberg later donated his fee to a legal defense fund in Williams' name.
Further disparities came to light with the 2021 film 'Don't Look Up.' Jennifer Lawrence reportedly earned $25 million, while Leonardo DiCaprio received $30 million. In television, Claire Foy, who played Queen Elizabeth II in 'The Crown,' was confirmed to have earned less than her co-star Matt Smith, who portrayed Prince Philip.
Discrepancies also appeared in the 'Jurassic World' trilogy, where Bryce Dallas Howard reportedly earned less than Chris Pratt. Howard later clarified that while the widely circulated figures understated the gap, she had secured equal pay for additional franchise opportunities thanks to Pratt's support.
Similarly, Gillian Anderson revealed she was initially offered half of David Duchovny's salary for 'The X-Files' revival, though she ultimately secured equal pay. Natalie Portman also shared that Ashton Kutcher was paid three times her salary for 'No Strings Attached' in 2011, attributing the difference to their respective quotes.
