In a recent episode of his 'Armchair Expert' podcast, Dax Shepard shared his experiences with pay transparency during his time on 'Parenthood.' Unlike previous roles, where he scrutinized others' salaries, Shepard decided to ignore financial comparisons while portraying Crosby Braverman. Acknowledging he was one of the lower-paid actors, he realized that knowing others' earnings negatively impacted his work enjoyment. He expressed gratitude for breaking this habit, highlighting the importance of focusing on personal fulfillment rather than pay disparities. Shepard also discussed how comments about his earnings compared to his wife, Kristen Bell, occasionally affected him.
"Every job I had ever had in my life prior to 'Parenthood,' I made a point to find out what everyone was making... But when I landed the role of Crosby Braverman, I decided to stop doing that."
"If I find out that Jabbar is making twice as much as me, how can I enjoy going to work? That was the first time I ever broke that habit and boy, was that a blessing."
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