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Meryl Streep has been around in Hollywood for years now and has seen and experienced many things over her 4 decades-long career. Counted among the most talented actors of all time, Streep has been a voice of change for young actresses as well.
The Oscar-winner, who charges a massive salary of $20,000,000 per role, has been advocating for equal pay in the film industry for a long time. Having spoken up about the massive pay gaps between male and female actors, there is one time that she regretted speaking up about it.
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Meryl Streep Regrets Speaking About Equal Pay Among Hollywood Actors
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Meryl Streephas never been afraid of speaking up about subjects that matter. Over her extensive and triumphant career, she has also suffered the effects of massive pay gaps that exist in the film industry. Despite her success and status, she has often been paid less compared to her less-successful-than-her male co-stars.
Meryl Streep, who now charges a massive 20 million dollar salary, once regretted commenting about the unequal pay culture among Hollywood actors. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, she recalls,
“You know, I made one speech [about actresses being paid less than actors, at the first National Conference of the Screen Actors Guild’s Women’s Committee in 1990], and I have regretted this speech every day of my life.”
Explaining the reason behind her regret, she added,
“It’s like that’s my thing! Gawd! And then I read interviews with other actresses and they say [affecting haughty tone], ‘Oh, well, I’m not going to complain because I feel very privileged,’ and I think, oh, right. I’m not raising any banner. All I did was say in one speech what everybody knows. If the people who are making this money at the top of the profession don’t speak about it, then when will there be equity down the line?”
Despite her regret, Meryl Streep continues to be a prominent advocate for equal pay in the land of Hollywood.
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Meryl Streep Has Been Paid Less Than Her Male Co-Star Despite Being More Successful
There are few as successful as Meryl Streep in the film industry. While most male actors can only dream of achieving the status thatMamma Mia!actress, it is no surprise that the illustrious actress has had to suffer from the massive pay gap culture.
When asked if she has ever been paid less than her male co-stars in an interview, Streep unhesitatingly replied,
The acclaimed actress also mentioned how women’s lack of representation in leadership is what gives root to such problems and affects decision-making. Speaking up about the lack of effort from the top of leadership, she said,
“Equal means equal. And if it starts at the top, none of these shenanigans would have filtered down and it wouldn’t have been tolerated.”
Streep’s unwavering commitment has inspired generations of actresses. Her relentless pursuit of the cause is commendable and will hopefully result in a brighter and more equitable future in the world of entertainment.
Source:Entertainment Weekly
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
