Jennifer Lawrence surprised by gender pay gap
9 years ago
14 October 2015 - 7:00 AM

Jennifer Lawrence surprised by gender pay gap


Jennifer Lawrence was surprised by the pay gap between herself and "people with d**ks".
The Oscar-winning actress is among the most bankable stars in Hollywood, but was shocked to learn that she and her 'American Hustle' co-star Amy Adams were paid considerably less for their role in the movie than Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, and Jeremy Renner.
She explained: "When the Sony hack happened and I found out how much less I was being paid than the lucky people with d**ks, I didn't get mad at Sony. I got mad at myself. I failed as a negotiator because I gave up early.
"I didn't want to keep fighting over millions of dollars that, frankly, due to two franchises, I don't need. (I told you it wasn't relatable, don't hate me)."
But Jennifer also admitted she was a victim of her own desire to be liked.
In an essay, she wrote: "If I'm honest with myself, I would be lying if I didn't say there was an element of wanting to be liked that influenced my decision to close the deal without a real fight. I didn't want to seem 'difficult' or 'spoiled'.
"At the time, that seemed like a fine idea, until I saw the payroll on the Internet and realised every man I was working with definitely didn't worry about being 'difficult' or 'spoiled.'"

You might like these
The new trailer for Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' has been released.

The new trailer for Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' has been released.

25 October 2023 - 6:37 PM

The new trailer for Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' has been released.
The invite: Amy Adams and Paul Rudd together in the new remake

The invite: Amy Adams and Paul Rudd together in the new remake

4 May 2023 - 7:15 PM

The invite: Amy Adams and Paul Rudd together in the new remake
Full Details on Jeremy Renner's Accident Emerge.

Full Details on Jeremy Renner's Accident Emerge.

27 January 2023 - 3:50 AM

Full Details on Jeremy Renner's Accident Emerge.
Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) reappears after serious accident

Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) reappears after serious accident

4 January 2023 - 3:41 AM

Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) reappears after serious accident
‘The Rock’ gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star

‘The Rock’ gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star

30 June 2016 - 5:32 PM

‘The Rock’ gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star

What we know about HBO's Harry Potter adaptation
17 April 2025

What we know about HBO's Harry Potter adaptation

What we know about HBO's Harry Potter adaptation
Taron Egerton to star in Apple TV+ 'Smoke' along Jurnee Smollett
15 April 2025

Taron Egerton to star in Apple TV+ 'Smoke' along Jurnee Smollett

Taron Egerton to star in Apple TV+ 'Smoke' along Jurnee Smollett
'The Roses': New black comedy starring Benedict Cumberbatch
14 April 2025

'The Roses': New black comedy starring Benedict Cumberbatch

'The Roses': New black comedy starring Benedict Cumberbatch
Philip Barantini could possibly direct 'The Alchemist' adaptation
13 April 2025

Philip Barantini could possibly direct 'The Alchemist' adaptation

Philip Barantini could possibly direct 'The Alchemist' adaptation
'Pride And Prejudice' is getting a new adaptation by Netflix
10 April 2025

'Pride And Prejudice' is getting a new adaptation by Netflix

'Pride And Prejudice' is getting a new adaptation by Netflix
'Fountain of Youth' is releasing May 23 on Apple TV+
2 April 2025

'Fountain of Youth' is releasing May 23 on Apple TV+

'Fountain of Youth' is releasing May 23 on Apple TV+
'Warfare': New Alex Garland film based on true events
1 April 2025

'Warfare': New Alex Garland film based on true events

'Warfare': New Alex Garland film based on true events
Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey to star in 'Italianna'
28 March 2025

Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey to star in 'Italianna'

Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey to star in 'Italianna'
'Red Sonja': The film finally lands a distributing deal
27 March 2025

'Red Sonja': The film finally lands a distributing deal

'Red Sonja': The film finally lands a distributing deal
'Shiver', the upcoming shark thriller, has been delayed by a year
25 March 2025

'Shiver', the upcoming shark thriller, has been delayed by a year

'Shiver', the upcoming shark thriller, has been delayed by a year
'Gangs of London' season 3 is out to binge-watch
24 March 2025

'Gangs of London' season 3 is out to binge-watch

'Gangs of London' season 3 is out to binge-watch
'Wuthering Heights': What we know about the new adaptation
23 March 2025

'Wuthering Heights': What we know about the new adaptation

'Wuthering Heights': What we know about the new adaptation
Statistic Statistic