Extended interview: Taraji P. Henson on fighting for a pay raise and more

Actor Taraji P. Henson sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss her latest film "The Color Purple" as well as other projects from her career. Then, Conor Knighton visits Alaska to celebrate 100 years of the Alaska Railroad. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
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[@SIRUSSAYS]

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[@LinusLarrabee]

Her role in Hidden Figures was extraordinary. Her career and pay should’ve taken off after that movie.

[@danavixen6274]

Thank you! One of Taraji's FINEST performances. She is sooooooo GIFTED. I've loved her in just about EVERY film she's been in! ❤

[@Lightdion]

I completely agree. An award nomination should have ensued as well.

[@SedB101]

Agreed. Amazing movie and acting

[@DailySpirituality7777]

I agree

[@thetruthsayer8347]

She is an independent contractor. She should ask for what she’s worth.

[@kalas_zm]

We need her on club shay shay lol

[@samanthatwining3808]

I AM HERE FOR THAT!!!

[@markkinkle7038]

The industry can not handle this many shakes!

[@kalas_zm]

@@markkinkle7038 they probably gon close unc’s channel if she did it

[@cjwes9386]

YES

[@TheTaurean]

The truth couch of 2024.

[@samanthatwining3808]

I’m a 37 y/o white female and I watched every single one of those movies not because of Terrance Howard, Bradd Pitt or Kevin Cosner. I watched every season of empire because of that woman. Her acting is truly reachable and powerful.

[@monizalez]

YES 100% same! 30 yr old Latina here 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@reylinares9219]

Don't forget baby boy ! That was my first introduction to her! I stand with Taraji

[@sarahb-rh9dd]

Yep I bet she was underpaid for that MESS too but she didn't say ish cause she needed the money just like everybody else in the world

[@h3nnyshotz]

Mannn baby boy is the truth

[@sarahb-rh9dd]

@@h3nnyshotz 🤣

[@LinusLarrabee]

Why does everyone always have to fight for a pay increase? An increase should be the norm. Companies always want 100% but they’re not willing to pay for that 100%!

[@HM-nu3hb]

Taraji is not the victim! If she wasn't satisfied with the compensation, then she should have declined! For her to complain AFTER the fact has hurt her career, and The Color Purple, which by the way was a wonderful musical production! She reminds me of Will Smith...anytime the cast or the Williams Family is interviewed about the movie, it will always be overshadowed by Will's drama! Seems to me, her real problem is her AGENT!

[@LinusLarrabee]

@@HM-nu3hb 🙄 I highly suggest educating yourself before commenting. This isn’t just a “Taraji” issue. These are facts being expressed by many. The Studio has the power, not an Agent. If Studios do not want to pay fairly according to body of work and accolades, then there’s nothing an Agent can do. Agents are not miracle workers.

[@HM-nu3hb]

@@LinusLarrabee I'm not disputing the fact there are pay disparities. However, It's you who needs to be educated because you're missing my point! The Agent's job is to get the BEST deal for the client. Since Mainstream Studios compensate actors based on their ability to turn a profit. Perhaps her Agent should have structured her deal to include additional compensation based on ticket sales! It is bad business for Taraji to enter into a movie contract and then publically complain about the compensation that SHE agreed to knowing full well, but not caring, how her actions would impact ticket sales. If Taraji's Agent wasn't able to structure a better deal for her then she needs a new Agent. If Taraji doesn't like the terms of a deal, then she needs to walk away. Octavia Spencer acknowledged the pay disparities, however, instead of complaining, she's grinding with her own production studio while still acting. Life Ain't Fair, so get over it!

[@LinusLarrabee]

@@HM-nu3hb You severely lack comprehension. This conversation is over. Rocks are more intelligent. Cheers!

[@HM-nu3hb]

@@LinusLarrabee Clearly, what you severely lack is someone having a different opinion! Therefore, it makes sense that you would prefer to converse with rocks! The fact remains that Taraji's decision to "vent her frustrations" BEFORE, DURING and AFTER the premiere of a $100M film was foolish and unprofessional. And just like Will Smith, Taraji's drama has and will forever overshadow an otherwise beautiful production. IF she ever gets another film, her contract will certainly contain language that prevents her from disparaging the studio/producers or committing any other acts that could be implied or otherwise inferred as potentially detrimental to the film's success! Cheers to you too!

[@shhhaua9426]

Every woman out there working hard knows exactly what Taraji is talking about ! Let’s go Taraji!!

[@barkerlandar]

That’s right! You could work for a company for decades, take on more responsibilities, and watch all the men around you make more money and you not even get a cost of living increase!

[@nooneisrightallthetime-zv7hs]

Hmm… no… mo’nique has spoken about this. It’s not about all women. It’s about black women .Melissa McCarthy is getting paid ! Amy Schumer got paid and they suck

[@i-dash]

Taraji is a great example of resilience and perseverance in pursuit of a dream. She knows her worth and is not arrogant about it. She is still humble and conscientious and spiritually aware.

[@SIRUSSAYS]

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[@keshahunt1476]

Just like Michael Jai White said, Taraji doesn't realize how powerful she really is and needs to get a team that's willing to fight as hard as her to get her where she belongs and earn her worth in everything she does or touches

[@kvngdree407]

THIS! i believe there’s truth in this!

[@lisa2729]

constantly being lowballed and underpaid probably has a lot to do with not knowing

[@dorthymcbride3384]

I believe those actors should receive a retroactive pay to be fair! Don't blackball anyone who stands up and fight for justice!!

[@JerrisEverydayPeople]

Taraji is so underrated and has such a great resume of films.

[@fargakoigip6029]

She is not appealing for me for sabotaging a Black story movie just to get at Oprah.....whilst hurting the carriers of new comers like Fantasia Barrino who now are on the record of a flop movie I see how the internet was on a high from the news just like how negative news about Meghan Markle fly's in seconds to millions, if your a thinker you will know who's behind it all am not surprised Oprah and Tyler Perry are linked this is a strategy well executed ... Viola Davis has shown the way where would the future Black actors willncome from in her movie WOMAN KING she clearly showed how and it was a success, a black story movies doesn't need Black American drama queens to succeed ànymore see where COLOUR PURPLE is compared to WOMAN KING which one had a majority of Black American cast (you have your answer).... Tyler Perry and Oprah should emulate Viola Davis ... if the Balack American population is against them its high time they should think of working with Black Africans and Black Britons ..... Black Americans can't get it right anymore, they are hooked with social media negative contents which happens to pay more on negative than positive news on Black American issues like what Brother Roland Martins is doing Club Shay Shay got insane viwership on an interview to Katt Williams a content that only demean Black excellence without any solution of way forward... Such contents always break the internet and the benefactor are blacks social media operatives who are inclined to do more of such contents to enrich themsalves with no regards of what its doing to Black community .... Blacks on Blàcks negative contents are the most juicy contents on the internet remember the Cabo 6? Thats where the experimentation was concluded .... the very unknown Shanquella Robinson story another Black on Black negative content broke the internet using IT know how a content is made available to millions of viewers just like what their doing to any Meghan Markle negative content Now they have on payroll the likes of Katt Williams, Taraji Henson, 50 Cent, Monique, Ice cube and others using internet to pay their contents where you can't determine who's behind the scam all you see Blacks on blàcks and their making money..... Ice cube paid peanut on his projects Barbarshop Oprah did it once and hell broke loose .... I was waiting to see where Ice cube the TRUMP supporter will put his card now I know why Katt Williams chose such a time like this they know who they are sérving and attacking and why ... All the major unifying figures for black americans against Trump are under seage ... BLACKS are easily reached by black contents and they made negative contents reach more people hence more pay to content creators who happen to jump on the stories without critical analysis and perpetuahte the negative narrative about the very unifying fabrics of black american population .... as I know my fellow blacks in America they are redy to sell their brains to a dolar sign ....no wonder AKON said AMERICA IS NOT FOR BLACKS ... Indians or Chinese in USA will never allow the amount of stupidity Black Americans intertain against their own for HOLLYWOOD sake or rathe ENTERTAINMENT industry..... Blacks don't talk about education or health or economy only money (dollar sign) ...Black Americans are now enslaved by social meadia where the uncle toms serve their masters effectively

[@beverlymoore5176]

Taraji..keep speaking the truth. We all are supporting you. Continue to hold your head up high. GOOD THINGS WILL COME TO THOSE WHO SPEAK GRACIOUSLY AND RESPECTFULLY WITH HONESTY. LOVE YOU

[@danavixen6274]

It's BEST that she as a BW stands in solidarity with the likes of an Angela Bassett or a Viola Davis. IMHO they ALL DESERVE salaries as high as a Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett or a Meryl Streep. Yeah, I said it!

[@dddddadadad1796]

Who is “WE”????

[@drinny26]

@@danavixen6274Maybe when you start realizing that Hollywood is an entertainment industry that revolves around money you can understand that shows with black people just don’t make as much money as other shows you will be able to understand this isn’t a black thing it’s a green thing. Hollywood is not a charity.

[@WrittenWildlife]

She is the cutest, and sweetest, and beautifulest woman! Thank you for this interview

[@yg1141]

She deserves a raise. She’s an amazing actress!!

[@themainecr]

Taraji is simply amazing. I’m hoping people make this right. She should be one of the highest paid actresses.

[@BrandonCiCi]

She deserves everything and more ❤

[@anilu3021]

Her role in Hidden Figures was stellar!

[@ChristopherIGomes]

Being paid in the millions for a role I get it - still in the 100,000’s is crazy for a film.. she should be at least getting 2-6 million for a film ..

[@thetruthsayer8347]

All she has to do is to demand what’s she’s worth. If she can sell tickets, she will get her demands met.

[@cyndi5hunt]

Wow I love the story about Ms. Henson

[@ITSJFE]

We all feel like this. This isnt a Hollywood thing. This is a corporate America thing.

[@samanthatwining3808]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@candiceadriaanse9147]

As long as you got a beat in your ❤ it's time to make your wildest dreams come true

[@mikelkirby2791]

There is no argument that Ms. Henson is talented. My concern is her "crusade" for better pay may backfire as it did with Mo'Nique sounding the same "alarm" (hers was with comedy Specials). She may get the label of "Difficult to work with" or worse, get "blacklisted". Because the Show Biz industry is "cut-throat" at best. And there is a lot of talent out there from which to pick and choose if you are a producer or casting Director. My best to Ms. Henson and her continued stellar career.

[@LM20237]

Oprah was involved in the Mo’Nique blacklisting too, just sayin’ 👀

[@mikelkirby2791]

I did not know that, yet I would not be surprised.@@LM20237

[@SIRUSSAYS]

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[@SOI-wl2lo]

Imagine- 150k for Benjamin Button??????!!!!? 🙃 even I know that’s madness!

[@Mariashahid17]

Give the woman the money she deserves

[@Fudge_Fantasy]

Not how it works.

[@jodelleferguson5710]

Tarajah P. Hensom is one of the best actresses around, regardless of the color of her skin. In my opinion, she is as good as Meryl Streep and should be getting similar pay as Ms. Streep. Ms. Henson has been around delivering outstanding performances for decades in TV shows and Small to Big name motion pictures, and she just wants to get paid the outstanding pay of her and Meryl Streep talent.

[@SIRUSSAYS]

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[@sarahb-rh9dd]

Her color is brown and that has nothing to do with someone's acting abilities fantasia is just as amazing maybe even more cause she didn't ruin this movie

[@sarahb-rh9dd]

@@SIRUSSAYS SO

[@lesegomagwaza22]

what does her color have to do with the point you're trying to get across?

[@sarahb-rh9dd]

@@lesegomagwaza22 that's the point these ppl have no point look at em they can't spell the lady name🙄 Chile pls

[@MrAvemaria72]

High honor... always a class act❤

[@Slindo_M]

It’s so crazy how I’m a black woman in Corporate South Africa 🇿🇦, literally on the other side of the world, yet I FELT every single word Taraji was saying. I’ll always encourage people to fight but I’m not going to lie, it gets tiring.

[@Mister006]

Taraji P. Henson has long-established her acting versatility.

[@gregbattles4742]

A never ending battle for truth and justice

[@nadiahoveka6051]

She needs a raise😢

[@jennal0ve]

I’ve loved her from the moment I watched her in Tyler Perry’s movies, to Hustle and Flow, to TI’s music video, to her role as Cookie, to Hidden Figures, to Color Purple!!!!!!Truly iconic. The disrespect for her skill and resume is unreal.

[@MarieA787]

I will love to do the train ride to Alaska ❤

[@pam1706]

She’s one of my favorite actresses!! Truly talented

[@PorcheNailedIt]

Taraji is my TOP favorite female actress no question. Give this woman what she deserves. This is a sad day in history that those who deserves the upmost is still having to fight like they’re not worthy & not only that but have the resume to prove it. And I don’t know if the clip was cut but I don’t like how the interviewer skipped right past Taraji saying “I still don’t think this town respects what black women brings to the table.” That was totally disregarded.

[@CatherineMengue]

Monique is awesome too!

[@SIRUSSAYS]

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[@shenandoahcaesar7132]

It's easy for anyone to just say what are you complaining about. But you have been in the game for a while! I get it! It's time! Show Taraji the money!" Respect Queen!

[@user-uu1zo7lc2s]

This lady deserves every dime plus more she’s amazing

[@tonyahines9202]

So very proud of this young lady here. I don’t think I could ever put a price on her worth in films, but I bet she can . Congratulations and to you and your success on getting your flowers now. Flowers 💐

[@Hb.youtube]

"You never know what somenody carrying" she has a beautiful soul

[@britneyn9469]

You deserve it!!! YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!

[@mwathani1]

Sis, get yourself a better agent or expand your territories. It's sad, though, because as a white woman, i know what i know. I have seen black actors/actresses get peanuts whilst my kind are better paid..I SAID WHAT I SAID.

[@jojomarkell7447]

Aww she is adorable..❤

[@ipeeherbaltea]

Taraji deserves the same pay if not MOREthan Meryle Streep (spelling is off, but you know who I’m talking about. She’s had the same (if not more) impact. There’s no excuse

[@brianramirez798]

The problem isn’t that she’s getting paid way less. The problem is that she’s allowing it to happen. Take a stand, Raji

[@asundelgun3487]

Interesting they never "fight" until its effecting them personally

[@BnPooh]

Here for you Taraji🙏🏾

[@hardyzichel]

Stunning actress 🌹

[@rhinacortorreal]

We need this woman. I love her movies.

[@ballosaurusrex8262]

Awesome lady

[@jermelhurst59]

Has anyone noticed for this whole press run she talked how bad it was overshadowing the movie

[@chinablue1280]

Like other stars have done for their co-workers such a pity Brad Pitt didn't step in to help Taraji get her deserving pay. Sorry, but sometimes you have to just realize if you keep accepting a salary below what you are worth, word will keep spreading around to other employers that they can also get away with paying you below your worth. In any career, if you have all the required credentials or even higher, and the employer isn't willing to pay you exactly what you are worth then don't take the job walk to a next one, and a next one until you find an employer, or gig willing to pay you what you deserve. It's obvious, if within the industry you keep going around accepting a low pay, then all you are doing is typecasting your pay in the exact same way actors be saying, "They decided to leave their show early bc they didn't want to risk being typecast into playing the same roles over and over within their career". Understandably, if you are starting out, and don't have any money already saved only then it would make sense to take what you can get UNTIL you can establish yourself and go after the bigger bucks, or stay to get that promotion. If you keep staying settling below your worth, then you will never get ahead, nor get what you are worth. You are only labeling yourself, and will keep being seen as a pushover. JS...

[@raephaelemasirnille5794]

How would Brad Pitt know what Tataji was getting paid?

[@babalanca]

They all know. Brad Pitt is not Keanu Reeves

[@raephaelemasirnille5794]

@babalanca When Taraji did Benjamin Buttons she was pretty much unknown. That was the first time I saw her. Unknown actors don't get a big salary. And why would it be Brad's responsibility to get involved with what the other actors are getting paid? What am I missing? .

[@shivaniad]

I love her❤❤

[@hihello7014]

Taraj better produce her own film . About her own life.

[@sarahb-rh9dd]

NO THANK YOU

[@hardyzichel]

Wonderful ⭐️✌🏾🔴

[@Giselle_Glam594]

Y'all refused to believe mo'nique, y'all see its all TRUE🔥🔥🔥🔥this saddens me to my soul, now Taraji going through the same thing that mo'nique long spoke about🔥 Oprah is wrong, VERY WRONG

[@dddddadadad1796]

Oh please.

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

FYI... 1. Don't wait until you're in your 50s to contest the pay you've accepted your entire career. As you age your roles may decline. 2. Don't sgn acting Contracts that don't meet your financial expectation. Just go get a job or start your own business, until you get the respect you request.

[@sarahb-rh9dd]

Exactly, thank you finally somebody with some sense👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿, these looney toons falling for her bull🙄🤦🏿‍♀️

[@annzeeg4217]

She didn't wait until she was 50. She has been speaking on this for years. She wrote about it in her book. She already has her own business

[@sarahb-rh9dd]

@@annzeeg4217 wow I totally forgot about that, her big mouth behind went around talking about the haircare line earlier last yr so if she already has a business why in the entire world would she be crying about money??? This is just further proving my point SHE WAS ONLY DEFLECTING FROM HER BEING IN LOVE WITH TASIA

[@annzeeg4217]

@@sarahb-rh9dd Would you take less money than your co-workers for doing the same job?

[@sarahb-rh9dd]

@@annzeeg4217 YOU JUST SAID SHE HAS HER OWN BUSINESS SHE ALREADY HAD MONEY BEFORE THIS MOVIE WAS EVEN MADE AND GUESS WHAT NOW HER PEERS WON'T EVEN BE GETTING MORE OR HALF OF THE TICKETS SELLS CAUSE BELIEVE IT OR NOT THAT'S WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM MS THING🙄

[@tinaglenn5735]

What the heck is going on with her?? She is absolutely looking different - she doesn’t have that fresh look she use to have and I am sure when you are not happy because your work and growth as an artist is not being respected. What she is feeling is being displayed on her face and that fresh look has left the room.

[@tbam73]

Part of the problem is the lead getting the $20 million paycheck. If you are getting that what are your costars getting?? The studios are awful

[@Gambit22003]

He "Passed" "Transitioned in my care" "He was going Home"... My gurl knows the physical ain't all there is to this life. 😇 She's worth her weight in Gold! PAY Taraji!!

[@rneea.6601]

wonderful actress

[@shhhaua9426]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@darralynparker1070]

That was very good

[@josephkyambadde6117]

She is an amazing actress

[@ermex3591]

Everyone who works deserves a raise.

[@08Stella]

I thought it was our WENDY!!! I clicked immediately. When is her documentary coming out? xx..

[@anavetteflower8133]

I love her!

[@trainwithme7152]

I love her

[@tjcougarfootball1]

Hidden Figures is a bonafied classic!!

[@ED-hh4eb]

Now these are the type of interviews Taraji has been doing, Anywhere in there did anyone hear her say a Negative about Oprah Winfrey, NO, Its about Getting paid while others that are not Black Actresses are getting better pay & this isn't just Taraji compliant, this goes way back to the Days of past Black Actresses, such as Ruby Dee, Mrs Cecily Tyson etc. NOT about Oprah. Yet there are these fake, false Video's saying Taraji & Denzel are making negative comments about where Oprah is concerned. This is a Legitimate Morning Show. Glad Taraji is Pointing those issues out. Those other Video's are done by those who want to stir things up negatively & they add & take out statements, where they get those who believe everything they hear to respond because its 💰 MONEY. We all know there is one person making her Compliant about Lee, Tyler, Oprah & even if its a Legitimate compliant, there's still 2 sides 2 a story, but right now her compliant got thrown to the Back Burner after she Put her Business about her Son out in Public, See what goes around comes around. People need to stop responding to some of these Videos that are questionable until one has researched to make sure there truth in what's being said. I hope Taraji keeps standing up & fighting & making her Voice be Heard in HOLLYWOOD, because she is a Great Actress & Worth more then what she's getting. Good Luck, wishing you much success in your endeavor.

[@williest1]

Sounds like an episode of Club Shay Shay coming up!

[@seasonbaycatering6874]

One of the best in the business 👩‍💼

[@expertonmyself]

all, or at least so many interviews keep skipping over her role in the live version of 'annie.' i mean, does nbc have a lock on outlets not evening mentioning it?

[@Tovii2022]

It’s getting to the point the projects she’s in aren’t getting any views or making money.

[@awesometv6464]

I love her in person's of interest

[@JAHughes1988]

She’s awesome. Pay her!!!

[@sharinaross1865]

She is a great actress.

[@Theantichryst]

❤

[@Thedreadedflutist]

#teamtaraji ❤

[@dosewithdeangelo2957]

I still bought the movie to support her projects

[@ericspivey6216]

Shoot I need a pay raise 😩

[@jazzminelizabeth]

Ain’t nobody know who you are. 🙄🫣

[@koloss4277]

She always has the right to say, "No." There is always work at the post office.

[@amaznngrace]

you mad😊

[@koloss4277]

@@amaznngrace not at all, am I mad. Why would I be? I like her and I want her to be happy. If she is unsatisfied with the work, she can do other things or invest her talent in other ways. If you have seen the movie, "Hollywood Shuffle" you would understand my comment. Check out the movie. It has a great message.

[@deeadd261]

You should be ashamed

[@koloss4277]

@@deeadd261 why?

[@AntoineLiveEntertainment]

Why does she think her role was worth $500,000? A role like that is dispensable. Brad Pitt was paid $6000 for his breakout role in Thelma and Louise. Hilary Swank was paid 5000 for her Oscar winning role! When she says things like this, I wonder if people look up salary as it pertains to Hollywood. She wasn’t worth $500,000.

[@YouTubeReady]

Youre comparing the moment of a break-out star to a seasoned actress whose been in many high named movies. We also dont know how Pitts contracts were set up, as we also do not know Hensons's full story as it relates to pay disparities.

[@cherzee8964]

Speaking truth to power

[@koloss4277]

If the pay is not fair, why stay. She could easily find something else that is fair. Or, she could create her own movies. How does one calculate the financial value of an artist?

[@blacklatinabutterflycortez6354]

The intro to this video reminded me of Masterpiece Theater.

[@amachientertainment7214]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@antoniabarron3396]

Henson reminds me of myself. I haven't had a job since 2019 yet I've put in resume after resume application after application and My Dad used to tell me "Your gonna be a good stay at home mom" especially when I was cleaning house.

[@empressonthethrone]

I would love to see Taraji in a modern day version of MAHOGANY and a bio film about Diana Ross.

[@michellelaguerre8760]

Yes I Totally agree she would be excellent because she can sing, dance act her bones of having said that,we all just come together for you better pay for women, and especially women of color In all industries ,

[@dddddadadad1796]

Well u are the only one bc she would be ill suited for both. She’s neither polished nor articulate enough to handle EITHER role. She is equipped to do just what she’s been doing since she stepped on a soundstage

[@abbieC88]

Omg I'm so tired of hearing about this. Taraji girl, we are wll fighting for a pay raise. She's making more than the average person and is not struggling. I'm over it. 😂

[@luwakw01]

Stay poor and hush. I need Taraji to keep speaking up because it helps! Ppl are discussing it in my workplace!!!

[@shivaniad]

I loved her in empire

[@rosendoortega9045]

Its time actresses who are being low balled by hollywood should speak up and tell it hownit is.. they diserve more

[@CROOK4LFE]

Miss Nikki Parker bought me here❤️

[@renee6511]

Women we have to support each other. 😊

[@bodelaire6395]

Try working in a factory girl..and try to demand a raise..you could say goodbye to your ‘job’..it’s reality for a lot of people..maybe actors are getting paid far too much anyway..that’s a conversation for ya

[@luwakw01]

So what do you say to Brad Pitt?

[@jazzminelizabeth]

This just shows how much black women are struggling, regardless of their talent and grit. Hire them more and pay them better.

[@wendysolivan554]

Notice Gail didn’t interview

[@NobodySpecial86]

Baby boy, hustle and flow, empire. She should've gotten paid what she's worth along time ago tbh

[@FenderCandicom]

It's the actress

[@xevious2501]

The Pay discrepancy is long due to our societal values, or better put how society had the wool pulled over their eyes to accept being financially robbed. Here's the gist of whats happened. We were told some people deserve to be paid far higher than others and we simply accepted it as a standard. Here's a scenario. Someone owns a restaurant, and hires a well known hot-shot chef, known for making incredible meals. In the kitchen that chef needs a crew to execute those recipes. The Chef gets paid X-amount more than the rest of the kitchen, and everyone accepts it. BUT fact is they're accepting getting robbed because the kitchen and all of its employees are crucial to the operation of a restaurant. Like a musicians band every key person makes for the song to be played, the song isn't right without each person in their position doing their part along with their expertise. In the Kitchen the Chef is nothing without all the parties involved in making his dish, and though an actor may be the headline and draw for a film, fact the actor isn't nothing without all those involved with making the film.. sooooo i ask you why is it that we've accepted the few to have so much more than the rest when they are just as meaningful and purposeful forgetting the job done? Why is an automotive industry CEO making millions but isn't lifting a single wrench? His purpose is his purpose but why does he get paid the lions share? Again we as a society have long accepted bias lies that they laid cause for their pay. And that pay discrepancy has grown to staggering amounts throughout the decades. We placed elements of production high up on a pedestal, signifying that they are cruicial and special while everyone else is expendable. We did this to ourselves in the idolization of those we've placed in high places. Our culture said YES doctors should be very rich! and so doctors had a platform to demand higher pay. but in other nations , their society said Teachers should be paid more and thus teachers instead of doctors are higher paid. At the end of the day, we should strive for fairness across the board and stop placing parts of the collective group on higher platforms.

[@twilderlm2559]

As human beings We Do Not Have That Many Differences when u really look / pay attention...

[@twilderlm2559]

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