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Viola Davis Made A Powerful Point About Pay Inequality

Viola Davis Made A Powerful Point About Pay Inequality

Pay inequality is still a problem in this day and age - and it's not just affecting women and people of color in everyday jobs. The legendary Viola Davis, Oscar, Emmy, and Tony - among others - award-winner, recently made a powerful point about pay inequality in the entertainment world.

Speaking at the Women In the World Los Angeles Salon on Tuesday, the 'How To Get Away With Murder' star argued in plain terms that she simply was not getting paid what she was owed.


As the most nominated black actress in history - tied with her 'The Help' co-star Octavia Spencer, who is up for an Oscar - Viola Davis has not seen her esteem and demand reflected in her pay packet.


Talking about white actresses such as Meryl Streep and Julianne Moore who are considered in a similar league, Davis said: "What they're getting paid - which is half of what a man is getting paid - well, we [black women] probably get a tenth of what a Caucasian woman gets. And I'm number one on the call sheet."

WATCH: Viola Davis Talks Pay Inequality


She added: “I got the Oscar, I got the Emmy, I got the two Tonys. I’ve done Broadway, I’ve done Off Broadway, I’ve done TV, I’ve done film. I’ve done all of it,” she said. “And yet, I am nowhere near them, not as far as money, not as far as job opportunities. Nowhere close to it.”

She knows her worth! However, some commentary on Viola Davis was a little problematic to many. The idea of framing her as a 'black Meryl Streep' did not sit well with people.


You can watch her full speech below.


What do you think? Is it time Viola Davis got paid what white actresses with similar careers are? Maybe you don't see the problem.

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