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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJennifer Lawrence Pens Essay: 'Why Do I Make Less Than My Male Co-Stars?'
I think about this each and everyday. I make 20% less (or more) than the guy who was in my position before me. Oh and I do twice as much work as him. But I get the shaft because I don't have a certain degree. I mean it can't be for any other reason, right??
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jennifer-lawrence-pens-essay-why-831635?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=THR%20Breaking%20News_now_2015-10-13%2008:04:04_ALee&utm_term=hollywoodreporter_breakingnews
"When it comes to the subject of feminism, Ive remained ever-so-slightly quiet," writes Jennifer Lawrence in a new essay. "But with a lot of talk comes change, so I want to be honest and open and, fingers crossed, not piss anyone off."
The actress' essay -- titled "Why Do I Make Less Than My Male Co‑Stars?" -- appears in the Oct. 13 edition of Lenny, the feminist newsletter from Lena Dunham and her Girls co-showrunner Jenni Konner. Lawrence opens up about the difference in her pay from that of her American Hustle male co-stars, which was leaked to the public during last year's Sony hack.
"When the Sony hack happened and I found out how much less I was being paid than the lucky people with dicks, I didnt get mad at Sony. I got mad at myself. I failed as a negotiator because I gave up early. I didnt want to keep fighting over millions of dollars that, frankly, due to two franchises, I dont need," she explains.
trumad
(41,692 posts)This new generation of Women are fantastic and ain't gonna rollover anymore.
LittleBlue
(10,362 posts)She's the main draw at many of her movies and should be paid to reflect that.
Her negotiating power right now is higher than it has ever been.
Gothmog
(145,489 posts)This is a good essay
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PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)worth. With movies, it's who "carries" a film, and thus has his or her name "atop" the title.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)Bruce Willis figure.
So JL had best be careful of what she wishes for.
closeupready
(29,503 posts)Many of us have probably been offered jobs for less than what we knew we were worth, and we either negotiated for a better package, or turned those jobs down in the hope of landing a more lucrative spot somewhere else.
Jennifer Lawrence could have done that with American Hustle, but she agreed to the pay package offered, so I'm not sure I understand what her point is.
If she's attempting to argue that women should negotiate harder, good, I'm all for that. K&R