Robin Wright said she needed 'three different paychecks' to be paid as much as costar Kevin Spacey on 'House of Cards'

Robin Wright spoke candidly about her fight for equal pay with Kevin Spacey during the Monte-Carlo TV Festival. Facing initial resistance due to her lack of an Oscar, she negotiated for executive producer credit and directing roles to secure equal compensation going into the show's fourth season. Wright's character, Claire Underwood, had grown significantly in popularity, yet she faced challenges due to disparities in their respective recognitions. Despite achieving some measure of equality, Wright later expressed doubt about whether she truly received equal pay compared to Spacey.

Robin Wright pushed for equal pay with Kevin Spacey on 'House of Cards', ultimately achieving pay equality by becoming an executive producer and directing episodes.

During the Monte-Carlo TV Festival, Wright shared her challenges fighting for equal pay, reflecting on her journey to financial parity with Spacey on the hit Netflix series.

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