Hollywood reacts to Jennifer Lawrence’s open letter against Hollywood’s gender pay gap.
Last year a scandal that still has more after shocks than a Los Angeles earthquake, is still shaking up Hollywood.
The Sony Hack revealed that Jennifer Lawrence, the highest paid actress in Hollywood, is not saved from experiencing gender inequality. The Sony Hack revealed that Lawrence earned a lot less than her male counterparts in on the movie American Hustle.
Jennifer Lawrence Calls Out Hollywood
In response, exposed Hollywood’s history of paying women far less then male actors. In fact, in a letter devoted to the wage gap between men and women in the industry, Jennifer Lawrence called out Bradley Cooper for earning more money than here.
“I’m over trying to find the ‘adorable’ way to state my opinion and still be likable! F— that.” […] “Jeremy Renner, Christian Bale, and Bradley Cooper all fought and succeeded in negotiating powerful deals for themselves.”
It was revealed that Christian Bale and Jeremy Renner also earned more than Jennifer Lawrence, who stated that while her male co-stars fought for a pay increase, she said no, because she wanted to be well liked.
Bradley Cooper Responds to Jennifer Lawrence Pay Gap Letter
Bradley Cooper has recently came out in support of Jennifer Lawrence, arguing that sexism in Hollywood is still a major problem. Bradley Cooper suggests the problem is ingrained into the culture of Hollywood.
“There’s a double standard in the whole world, yeah, for sure. This is just one aspect so anytime there’s a place where a voice can come out and be outspoken, that’s great.”
Jennifer Lawrence gets support from A-List actress Emma Watson
O Jennifer Lawrence I love you so. X
— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) October 13, 2015
“I’m over trying to find the “adorable” way to state my opinion”. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) October 13, 2015
Emma Watson, social activist and spokeswoman for HeForShe, has been an avid supporter for equal pay in Hollywood.
Jennifer Lawrence adds her name to group of A-list actresses fighting for gender pay equality in Hollywood including Emma Watson, Meryl Streep, Geena Davis, Cate Blanchett, Patricia Arquette, and Lena Dunham.
But, other actors have voiced their support for Jennifer Lawrence.
Dozens of Hollywood actors have raised there voice in support of Jennifer Lawrence, showing that she is not alone in this discussion and fight for equal pay for women. Actors such as Mark Ruffalo and Adam Baldwin announced their support for Jennifer Lawrence.
How Jennifer Lawrence Reacted To The News That She Made Less Money Than Her Male Co-Stars http://t.co/RudP78f9TW via @thinkprogress
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) October 13, 2015
Yessssssss! Get it girl xx https://t.co/L3w0nNnqGQ — Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) October 13, 2015
It’s good to see so many voices coming out of support of Jennifer Lawrence. Hopefully, Hollywood can unite to cause change in an industry that has oppressed women for decades.
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