Rachel True recently highlighted the troubling pay disparities in Hollywood, sharing her experiences of earning significantly less than her white peers. In a series of posts, she underscored personal examples from her work in 'Half & Half' and 'The Craft', reflecting the broader issue of race and gender pay gaps in the entertainment industry. Her comments echoed sentiments expressed by fellow actors like Taraji P. Henson, who lamented the continuous struggle for equitable pay. This discussion is crucial in understanding the intricacies of meritocracy and systemic discrimination in Hollywood.
Rachel posted, "On my acting gigs I got paid about 1/2 what my anglo peers did, but tell me again about' meritocracy' lol," highlighting the pervasive pay inequality faced by actors of color.
When an X user asked Rachel if things would be different if the movie were made now, she responded, "Before this admin maybe. Social media changed a lot. But now, nope. On the craft the money people told my agents Take it or leave it we have another black girl we can cast."
Taraji P. Henson opened up about the realities of working in Hollywood as a Black woman, stating, "I'm just tired of working so hard, being gracious at what I do, [and] getting paid a fraction of the cost."
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