Six-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams knew there is wage gap in the industry, but kept mum for years.

The gender wage gap has been a longstanding issue in the entertainment industry, and Hollywood is no exception. Despite the glittering facade of Tinseltown, a stark disparity in pay between male and female actors has persisted for decades. The wage gap in Hollywood is not just an issue for actresses; it is also an issue for female directors, writers, and other crew members.

Amy Adams

Amy Adams, the talented and accomplished actress known for her roles in films like American Hustle and Arrival, explained her feelings and why she didn’t say anything publicly for a long time. Adams also praised actress Emma Watson for her work on gender equality.

What did Amy Adams Say on Pay Gap?

Amy Adams, the six-time Oscar nominee thinks that what is a bigger issue than earning less than her male co-stars is gender equality around the world. She shared her personal experience of getting less pay.

In an interview with Allure (Via Glamour), the actress said:

“I wasn’t comfortable [talking about it] because I don’t feel bad for myself as an actress,” the actress said. “I feel really fortunate. I started doing research, and it was striking how women don’t feel comfortable negotiating for raises.”

Amy Adams

“I’ve probably conceded to more that I disagree with as a woman because I felt like I had to,” Adams told Allure. “I don’t like fighting. Sometimes I just go along with things even though I know they’re not in my best interest.”

“I used to keep my head down and do my job,” she said. “But that stopped serving me. Now, I speak up.”

Amy Adams’s advocacy for equal pay extends beyond her own experiences. She has been a champion for systemic change, advocating for not just her own interests but for all women in the industry.

Amy Adams Is All Praise for Emma Watson

While talking about this topic and what Emma Watson has been voicing for so many years, Amy Adams said that was commendable work by the young actress. She said:

“That’s what is so great what Emma Watson is doing. She’s not talking about actresses; she’s talking about women all over the world.”

The Harry Potter star, back in 2016, announced that she would take a year off of acting to focus on feminism and what she calls, “personal development,” as per a report by the Guardian.

Emma Watson

Speaking with Elle UK magazine, Adams said, “The negotiation comes to a standstill and I have to make a choice, which a lot of women do.”

“I can walk away. But I choose not to, this is an issue not just about women’s pay; we need to work on how women are viewed in society and then the pay will be reflected in that.”

The gender wage gap in Hollywood remains a pervasive issue. While Hollywood has made strides toward addressing the wage gap, much more needs to be done to achieve true gender equality.