Michael Sheen Would "Absolutely" Take Pay Cut If It Meant Equal Pay With Woman
The actor says that it is "absolutely imperative" we close the gender pay gap.
The gender equality conversation isn't something that's dying down, with thousands in the entertainment industry and beyond speaking out to demand women be treated the same as men. One of the biggest talking points when it comes to this topic is the gender pay gap dispute, which has seen men paid a heck of a lot more money for roles that are the same size as their female counterparts.
Michael Sheen is demanding equal pay for women
This is something that has rattled many high profile names. Even this week, there's conversation surrounding actress Lauren Cohan's future in hit AMC series 'The Walking Dead', as she demands more money before signing on for the series' ninth season. Said to be paid significantly less than her leading male co-stars, she wants equal pay or is said to be considering walking out.
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