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Benedict Cumberbatch calls for equal pay for female co-stars, won’t accept projects otherwise
Twitter is having mixed reactions to Benedict Cumberbatch’s claims of only accepting work if his female co-stars get equal pay. While some users hailed the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ actor, others called the claim ‘unfair’.
Hollywood actor Benedict Cumberbatch has claimed will only acccept projects where his female co-stars get equal pay. Speaking to Radio Times in an interview, the Sherlock star said, “Equal pay and a place at the table are the central tenets of feminism. Look at your quotas. Ask what women are being paid, and say: ‘If she’s not paid the same as the men, I’m not doing it.”
Cumberbatch was speaking at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival 2018. He further said, “I’m proud that [partner] Adam [Ackland] and I are the only men in our production company; our next project is a female story with a female lens about motherhood, in a time of environmental disaster. If it’s centred around my name, to get investors, then we can use that attention for a raft of female projects. Half the audience is female!”
Twitter is having mixed reactions to Benedict Cumberbatch’s claims of only accepting work if his female co-stars get equal pay. While some users hailed the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ actor, others called the claim ‘unfair’.
Here are some of the reactions:
A user who supported the actor’s call wrote, “Great to see a male ally with some considerable clout in his industry pledging to actually do something to help! Looking forward to seeing (and supporting) what comes of this #EqualityForAll #Equality #MaleAllies”.
Another eager supporter tweeted, “THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT”.
A user pointed out, “He saw 14 million possible futures and this is the only 1 where everyone wins”, alluding to the superhero’s power in the Marvel Universe.
Another supporter posted, “Nothing but respect for my favorite Superhero ???”.
A skeptic user wrote, “What if his female co-star is making her acting debut ? Is it fair to receive equal pay?”.
Another user commented, “For as much as I love Benedict Cumberbatch, he wouldn’t be this noble if he actually needed cash. A no name co star regardless of gender doesn’t deserve the millions an A list Hollywood actor does”.
Another user wrote, “Yes lmao, people should be paid fairly for their work, who cares if they’re not known or established”.
Another user elaborated, “There should not be a salary gap based on gender discrimination. They work equally hard if not more. And they should be paid according to their skill set. Not underpaid. Not overpaid. Just what they deserve. Love Benedict cumberbatch for this.”
(This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)
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