Robin Wright reveals silver lining of Kevin Spacey pay discrepancy
Robin Wright, who played Claire Underwood in Netflix 's ' House of Cards,' claimed she didn't receive equal pay to co-star Kevin Spacey because she hadn't won an Oscar.
Wright said executives told her they couldn't pay her the same as an actor without an Academy Award, offering her an executive producer role and directing opportunities instead.
Wright questioned why pay should be tied to winning an Oscar, noting that this protocol has been in place for years.
Kevin Spacey, who has faced sexual misconduct allegations, has won two Oscars, while Wright has never been nominated despite starring in several acclaimed films.
Wright is grateful to the 'House of Cards' team for allowing her to direct episodes, which led to further directing opportunities in shows like 'Ozark' and 'Tell Me Lies.'
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