Olivia Colman, an Oscar-winning actress, criticized the gender pay gap in Hollywood, highlighting disparities in pay between male and female actors. Colman mentioned a 12,000% difference in pay and expressed frustration over the unequal treatment, stating she would earn significantly more if she were a man named 'Oliver Colman.' Various media outlets covered Colman's comments, with some criticizing her stance as tone-deaf and highlighting the privilege associated with such concerns. Colman's remarks shed light on the ongoing challenges women face in salary negotiations and the need to address the gender pay gap in the entertainment industry.
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Olivia Colman’s complaints about the ‘gender pay gap’ are beyond tone-deaf. There’s no pay gap for men and women who toil on minimum wage. It only ever affects those who are already uber-privileged, says Darragh McManus https://t.co/NthSYeSfGe