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Nina Dobrev revealed that despite her multiple roles and heavy workload on 'The Vampire Diaries,' she was paid less than her male co-stars Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, and faced ongoing pay disputes, advocating for equal compensation especially during her return for the series finale.
Nina Dobrev has spoken out about her fight for equal pay with her male co-stars on The Vampire Diaries, emphasizing that her struggle was driven by principles rather than money, and highlighting the broader issue of gender pay disparity in Hollywood.
Nina Dobrev fought for and ultimately received pay parity with her male co-stars Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley after years of earning less, highlighting issues of gender pay disparity in the entertainment industry, especially during her time on 'The Vampire Diaries'.
Nina Dobrev left The Vampire Diaries after season 6 due to pay inequality, feeling her hard work and multiple roles were undervalued compared to her male co-stars, and she fought for equal compensation, which she ultimately achieved before her departure.
Jason Isaacs discussed receiving equal pay with his co-stars on The White Lotus, emphasizing he never works for money and sharing his complex feelings about Mel Gibson following his antisemitic remarks, noting a moment of forgiveness but no ongoing relationship.
Robin Wright discussed her experiences fighting for equal pay on House of Cards and expressed concerns about AI threatening industry jobs, though she believes acting will remain unaffected due to the emotional depth required.
Robin Wright discussed her struggles for equal pay on 'House of Cards,' revealing she was paid less than Kevin Spacey because she lacked an Oscar, and shared her experiences in directing and her upcoming projects, along with her activism efforts.
Universal Pictures has publicly addressed rumors of a pay disparity between 'Wicked' stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, confirming that both actresses received equal pay for their roles in the film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical. This statement comes after online speculation suggested a significant pay gap between the two. The film, which has already achieved significant box office success, features Grande as Glinda and Erivo as Elphaba.
Patricia Richardson claims Disney canceled "Home Improvement" after she requested equal pay with co-star Tim Allen, leading to tension between her and Allen and ending the show after eight seasons.
Suzanne Somers, known for her role as Chrissy Snow on "Three's Company," was fired from the show after demanding equal pay and a percentage of profits. Undeterred, she went on to build a successful fitness brand centered around the ThighMaster, earning nearly $300 million from the device alone. Despite facing backlash and being labeled as "trouble," Somers persevered and became a powerful female voice in the industry. She passed away at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer.
USWNT star Alex Morgan expresses relief at being able to focus solely on the competition in this year's Women's World Cup, without the distractions of the equal pay lawsuit that took place during the previous tournament. Morgan credits U.S. Soccer for their support but acknowledges that many other federations around the world are not as supportive. She also highlights the growth of women's soccer and the increased focus on equal pay for players from various teams.
The U.S. women's national soccer team heading to the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is a mix of veterans and 14 players experiencing their first World Cup, highlighting a significant generation gap. The team's oldest player is 38-year-old Megan Rapinoe, while the youngest is 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson. Coach Vlatko Andonovski aims to build team chemistry among players from different eras, but the team has struggled to integrate new players in recent tournaments. The World Cup is also a platform for the team to advocate for equal pay, social issues, and represent America in a different way.
ESPN aired a segment during the ESPYs that smeared Fox News' Will Cain, editing a clip from his time at ESPN to make him appear sexist and against equal pay in soccer. The network deliberately took his comments out of context, ignoring his full argument that women should be paid based on the revenue they generate. This is another example of ESPN's extreme liberal bias and their willingness to promote a false narrative instead of celebrating the U.S. women's soccer team's achievements.
A former female employee of Niantic has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging systemic sexual bias and unequal pay. The employee claims that despite having more responsibilities and a higher job title, she discovered that a male colleague was being paid more. She also alleges that Niantic devalued the work of its female employees and women of color. The employee raised her concerns with Niantic's employee resources group for women and the company's Diversity Equity and Inclusion Director, but claims they were hostile to her complaints. The lawsuit further accuses Niantic of creating a "boys club" culture. Niantic has not yet responded to the allegations.
Niantic, the creator of Pokémon Go, is facing a lawsuit filed by a former employee alleging systemic sexual bias and unequal pay for female employees and women of color. The lawsuit seeks class-action status and accuses Niantic of fostering a "boys club" culture. The employee, an anonymous Asian female, claimed that despite having a higher job title and more responsibilities, she was paid less than a male colleague. The complaint also highlighted Niantic's alleged hostility towards complaints of sexism and sexual bias. This lawsuit follows similar legal actions against major gaming companies, including Activision Blizzard and Riot Games, over allegations of gender discrimination.