Olivia Colman calls out gender pay gap

Olivia Colman recently spoke out about the gender pay gap, criticizing discriminatory practices within the film industry.

according to protector, Coleman claimed that “she would have been paid more if she had been a man” and pointed to deep-seated issues surrounding “the outdated notion that male actors attract audiences.”

Talking exclusively about her latest film evil little lettersThe Oscar-winning actress revealed her gender limits her “earning potential.”

The 50-year-old actress told CNN “research shows [women have] It has always been a box office hit. “

She further explained: “Don’t get me started on the pay gap, but male actors are paid more because they used to say they could attract audiences, but in reality, that hasn’t been the case for decades. But they still like to do that. Reasons for not paying women that much.”

“I’m very aware that if I were Oliver Coleman, I would be earning a lot more than I am now,” she added.

“I know there’s a pay gap that’s 12,000 percent. Do the math.”

However, crown The actress did not confirm the production she was referring to, while citing gender bias.

Olivia has initiated conversations about gender disparity in the workplace in the past.

sit down with radio times Last month, the actress mentioned that gender double standards still exist when it comes to lewd content.

she pointed out, adding: “People act shocked if a woman talks dirty. Turn the fuck off! Women are people too – funny, dirty, loving, caring – just like men .”

For those unfamiliar with it, evil little letters Based on the true story of the 1923 Littlehampton poison pen scandal, Coleman plays Edith Swann.