· with suppressed voices in writing rooms and a lack of representation in the media dating back to a century of racism, black actors have combated unequal pay rates for as long as the film industry has existed. Story by aiden mitchell • 1mo 1 / 13 ©hollywood sign’s 100th birthday draws more tourists to la attraction | the australian, photo by api. news, is licensed under cc by-sa 4. 0 · in the glitz and glamor of hollywood , where dreams are spun into reality and stories come to life, there’s a narrative that often goes untold: The actual earnings hinge on a complex interplay of factors, including star power, box office potential, project budget, and negotiation prowess. · michelle said, i’ve been a working actress since the age of 12. · movie actor salaries are notoriously opaque, ranging from a few hundred dollars for aspiring performers to tens of millions for established a-listers. The story of pay inequality within the costume designers guild (cdg), local 892 international alliance of theatrical stage employees (iatse). · in a candid interview with out magazine, the oscar winner spoke out about the gender pay gap in the film industry, and how some of her male costars have willingly helped bridge the gap. Hensons recent interview with gayle king, this piece discusses how hollywood continues to undervalue and under pay black women actors. · in light of taraji p. I’ve been accredited by my industry at the highest levels, and that still didn’t translate to equal compensation.
