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Robin Wright said she needed 'three different paychecks' to be paid as much as costar Kevin Spacey on 'House of Cards'
- Robin Wright revealed she had to fight for equal pay with Kevin Spacey on 'House of Cards'.
- Wright received an executive producer credit and directed episodes to match Spacey's pay.
- She was initially told she couldn't be paid as much as Spacey due to not having won an Oscar.
- Wright explained that she had to negotiate for equal pay by taking on additional roles on the show.
- Kevin Spacey was reportedly earning $500,000 per episode of 'House of Cards' at one point.
- Wright's character, Claire Underwood, became the series lead after Spacey was removed in 2017.
- Despite efforts, Wright revealed she believes she still didn't receive equal pay as Spacey.
- Wright expressed frustration at the unequal pay situation in the industry.
- She highlighted the common practice of unequal pay based on factors like awards and nominations.
- Wright went on to direct episodes and produce multiple seasons of 'House of Cards.'
- She will star, direct, and produce the upcoming limited series 'The Girlfriend' on Prime Video.
- Netflix did not provide a response regarding the pay disparity mentioned by Wright.
- Wright emphasized the long-standing protocol of unequal pay in the industry.
- She acknowledged that being upset about the pay gap wouldn't change the situation.
- Wright's negotiation for equal pay sheds light on gender disparity in the entertainment sector.
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