Taraji P. Henson Breaks Down Over Unfair Pay & Treatment In Hollywood -- Is She Leaving The Industry?!
20.12.2023 - 23:53
/ perezhilton.com
Taraji P. Henson may have a career change in her future.
The Oscar-nominated actress got emotional while chatting with Gayle King about pay disparity in the industry in a Tuesday SiriusXM interview. While sitting alongside The Color Purple director Blitz Bazawule and her co-star Danielle Brooks, the 53-year-old candidly confessed:
She then broke down what it’s REALLY like when you hear about actors getting paid million of dollars for films:
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The Empire alum added continued:
In her proposed scenario, all the costs would leave just $2 million for the actor — only 20 percent of that total $10 million deal. Wow.
Taraji emotionally added:
Taking a moment to look at Danielle, a younger actress, she passionately added:
The Hidden Figures star then reflected on the frustration of being told Black stories “don’t translate overseas.” She said through tears:
What a powerful breakdown of her experience in the industry. She drew applause from the entire room — which goes to show how much her words truly resonated — but we’re just sad it’s at this point… And HAS been.
Blitz tagged onto Taraji’s sentiment, explaining how difficult it is for Black actors — specifically Black woman — to make a name in Hollywood… And that he had to fight for the two ladies sitting alongside him, as well as Fantasia Barrino, to be in The Color Purple:
Watch the full interview (below):
On X (Twitter), Emmy nominee Robin Thede pleaded for social media users to watch the clip, backing Taraji’s breakdown of the finances:
Challenging stuff. The industry is lucky to have someone like Taraji, but it sounds like she’s at the end of her ropes.
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