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The grim reality of Hollywood's gender pay gap

Michelle Williams got paid way less than her male co-star; it's a sad Hollywood tradition

Published Thu, Jan 11, 2018 · 09:50 PM

Washington

WHEN Michelle Williams attended Sunday's Golden Globes with Tarana Burke, the activist behind Me Too, the actress adeptly turned the focus of red carpet interviews back on the message she and other celebrity-activists pairs wanted to bolster: It's finally time to end sexual harassment and assault in all industries.

It was a resonant statement for Williams, who was up for a best actress Golden Globe for All the Money in the World, which she had initially filmed with Kevin Spacey. After allegations of sexual misconduct against Spacey came to light, director Ridley Scott replaced the embattled actor with Christopher Plummer, and got the cast back together again to reshoot pivotal scenes.

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