Hilary Swank won 2 Oscars and was still offered 5% of male co-star's pay
- 8 years ago
Hilary Swank proves that even if you've won an Oscar (or two), the struggle is very real for actresses in Hollywood.
The acclaimed actress appeared on an episode of "Chelsea" this week and revealed that after winning her second Academy Award in 2004, she was offered just five per cent of what an up-and-coming actor was being offered for a movie.
"He got offered $10 million, and I got offered $500,000," Swank said.
In the end, the role was give to another actress who was willing to take an even smaller cut after Swank turned it down.
The acclaimed actress appeared on an episode of "Chelsea" this week and revealed that after winning her second Academy Award in 2004, she was offered just five per cent of what an up-and-coming actor was being offered for a movie.
"He got offered $10 million, and I got offered $500,000," Swank said.
In the end, the role was give to another actress who was willing to take an even smaller cut after Swank turned it down.