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Robin Wright: Netflix Refused to Pay Me the Same as Kevin Spacey for ‘House of Cards' Because I ‘Didn't Win an Academy Award'
Robin Wright is detailing how Netflix did her wrong as an actress for 'House of Cards.' Wright co-starred alongside Kevin Spacey in the hit 2013 series; she later took over as the lead star after Spacey was fired amid abuse allegations before Season 6. 'House of Cards' concluded in 2018. Wright told Variety during the Monte-Carlo Television Festival that she had to fight to get paid the same as Spacey. 'Yes, it was difficult. I am going to be honest,' she said. 'When I said, 'I think it's only fair because my character became as popular as [Spacey's], they said, 'We can't pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct. We will give you three different paychecks.' I asked, 'Why can't you pay me as an actor?' 'Because you didn't win an Academy Award.'' More from IndieWire Four Starry Drama Emmy Contenders Reveal the Ongoing Power of Spy vs. Spy Allison Williams Loves How a Particular 'Girls' Meme Took on New Life with the HBO Max Rebrand Spacey won the Academy Award for 'The Usual Suspects' in 1995 and also 'American Beauty' in 2000. Wright continued of her former co-star and the then-policy at Netflix, 'That has been the protocol for years — it just is. If you say, 'Why did so-and-so female not get the same amount as Will Smith?' They say, 'It will increase after you win.' Nomination, not so much. Why does it have to do anything with a raise?' Wright previously told Marie Claire that she had to 'capitalize' on her character's fandom to negotiate a raise. 'I was like, 'I want to be paid the same as Kevin.' It was the perfect paradigm,' she said. 'There are very few films or TV shows where the male, the patriarch, and the matriarch are equal, and they are in 'House of Cards.' I was looking at the statistics and Claire Underwood's character was more popular than [Frank's] for a period of time. So I capitalized on it. I was like, 'You better pay me or I'm going to go public.' And they did.' Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings admitted that he doubted Ted Sarandos' vision for 'House of Cards.' Hastings recalled to Variety that Sarandos told director David Fincher that Netflix would commit to spending $100 million on the series and greenlight it for two seasons before a pilot had even been shot. Fincher also would have full creative control of the show, with Netflix refraining from giving any notes. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Robin Wright was denied equal pay in 'House of Cards': Didn't have Oscar
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Robin Wright, who essayed the role of Claire Underwood in the popular series "House of Cards", had a hard time demanding equal pay as her co-star, Kevin Spacey, as she didn't have an Oscar. "House of Cards" premiered on 2013 and ran for six seasons till 2018. Created by Beau Willimon, the series was an adaptation of Michael Dobbs's novel "House of Cards". Wright, also known for her work in projects such as "The Princess Bride" and "Forrest Gump", said David Fincher, who directed the first two episodes of the show first pitched the project to her. "When David Fincher introduced 'House of Cards' to me, he said: 'This is going to be the future, it's going to be look where we are now," the actor said according to the entertainment news outlet Variety. The 59-year-old actor admitted it was "difficult" to get equal pay unlike Spacey, who was an Academy Award winner. "Yes, it was difficult. I am going to be honest. When I said, 'I think it's only fair because my character became as popular as (Spacey's), they said 'We can't pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct. We will give you three different paychecks.' I asked, 'Why can't you pay me as an actor?' 'Because you didn't win an Academy Award.'" Wright added being angry "wasn't going to change anything". "That has been the protocol for years - it just is. If you say, 'Why did so-and-so female not get the same amount as Will Smith?' They say, 'It will increase after you win.' Nomination, not so does it have to do anything with a raise," she added. "House of Cards" revolved around Frank Underwood (Spacey), a democrat appointed as the Secretary of State, along with his wife, played by Wright. He then sets out on a quest to seek revenge from those who betrayed him while he was successfully rising to supremacy. The series also featured Kate Mara, Rachel Brosnahan and Kristen Connolly.
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17-06-2025
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'House of Cards' actress Robin Wright reveals she was denied equal pay as compared to her co-star Kevin Spacey: 'They said I didn't have an Oscar award and...'
Wright added being angry 'wasn't going to change anything'. 'That has been the protocol for years - it just is. read more Actress Robin Wright, who essayed the role of Claire Underwood in the popular series 'House of Cards', had a hard time demanding equal pay as her co-star, Kevin Spacey, as she didn't have an Oscar. 'House of Cards' premiered on 'Netflix' in 2013 and ran for six seasons till 2018. Created by Beau Willimon, the series was an adaptation of Michael Dobbs's novel 'House of Cards'. Wright, also known for her work in projects such as 'The Princess Bride' and 'Forrest Gump', said David Fincher, who directed the first two episodes of the show first pitched the project to her. 'When David Fincher introduced 'House of Cards' to me, he said: 'This is going to be the future. It's going to be revolutionary'. And look where we are now,' the actress said according to the entertainment news outlet 'Variety'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The 59-year-old actress admitted it was 'difficult' to get equal pay unlike Spacey, who was an Academy Award winner. 'Yes, it was difficult. I am going to be honest. When I said, 'I think it's only fair because my character became as popular as (Spacey's)'. They said 'We can't pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct. We will give you three different paychecks'. I asked, 'Why can't you pay me as an actor?' 'Because you didn't win an Academy Award'.' Wright added being angry 'wasn't going to change anything'. 'That has been the protocol for years - it just is. If you say, 'Why did so-and-so female not get the same amount as Will Smith?' They say, 'It will increase after you win'. Nomination, not so much… Why does it have to do anything with a raise?' she added. 'House of Cards' revolved around Frank Underwood (Spacey), a democrat appointed as the Secretary of State, along with his wife, played by Wright. He then sets out on a quest to seek revenge from those who betrayed him while he was successfully rising to supremacy. The series also featured Kate Mara, Rachel Brosnahan and Kristen Connolly.
The Advertiser
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Stacked deck: House of Cards star denied equal pay
Robin Wright says she was denied equal pay on House of Cards because she didn't have an Academy Award. The 59-year-old actress played Claire Underwood on the Netflix show from 2013 to 2018 but she was denied the same salary as her on-screen husband Kevin Spacey because he had won a Best Actor Oscar for American Beauty in 2000 and Best Supporting Actor for The Usual Suspects in 1996. Speaking at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Wright told Variety: "When David Fincher introduced 'House of Cards' to me, he said, 'This is going to be the future, it's going to be revolutionary.' And look where we are now." Of her fight for equal pay, she said: "Yes, it was difficult. I am going to be honest. "When I said, 'I think it's only fair because my character became as popular as (Spacey's), they said, 'We can't pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct. We will give you three different pay cheques.' I asked, 'Why can't you pay me as an actor?' 'Because you didn't win an Academy Award.'" Wright knew being angry "wasn't going to change anything". She said: "That has been the protocol for years - it just is. If you say, 'Why did so-and-so female not get the same amount as Will Smith?' They say, 'It will increase after you win.' Nomination, not so much. Why does it have to do anything with a raise?" Wright - who has Dylan, 34, and Hopper, 31, with ex-husband Sean Penn - admitted House of Cards helped her through a "dry" period in her career. Robin Wright says she was denied equal pay on House of Cards because she didn't have an Academy Award. The 59-year-old actress played Claire Underwood on the Netflix show from 2013 to 2018 but she was denied the same salary as her on-screen husband Kevin Spacey because he had won a Best Actor Oscar for American Beauty in 2000 and Best Supporting Actor for The Usual Suspects in 1996. Speaking at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Wright told Variety: "When David Fincher introduced 'House of Cards' to me, he said, 'This is going to be the future, it's going to be revolutionary.' And look where we are now." Of her fight for equal pay, she said: "Yes, it was difficult. I am going to be honest. "When I said, 'I think it's only fair because my character became as popular as (Spacey's), they said, 'We can't pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct. We will give you three different pay cheques.' I asked, 'Why can't you pay me as an actor?' 'Because you didn't win an Academy Award.'" Wright knew being angry "wasn't going to change anything". She said: "That has been the protocol for years - it just is. If you say, 'Why did so-and-so female not get the same amount as Will Smith?' They say, 'It will increase after you win.' Nomination, not so much. Why does it have to do anything with a raise?" Wright - who has Dylan, 34, and Hopper, 31, with ex-husband Sean Penn - admitted House of Cards helped her through a "dry" period in her career. Robin Wright says she was denied equal pay on House of Cards because she didn't have an Academy Award. The 59-year-old actress played Claire Underwood on the Netflix show from 2013 to 2018 but she was denied the same salary as her on-screen husband Kevin Spacey because he had won a Best Actor Oscar for American Beauty in 2000 and Best Supporting Actor for The Usual Suspects in 1996. Speaking at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Wright told Variety: "When David Fincher introduced 'House of Cards' to me, he said, 'This is going to be the future, it's going to be revolutionary.' And look where we are now." Of her fight for equal pay, she said: "Yes, it was difficult. I am going to be honest. "When I said, 'I think it's only fair because my character became as popular as (Spacey's), they said, 'We can't pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct. We will give you three different pay cheques.' I asked, 'Why can't you pay me as an actor?' 'Because you didn't win an Academy Award.'" Wright knew being angry "wasn't going to change anything". She said: "That has been the protocol for years - it just is. If you say, 'Why did so-and-so female not get the same amount as Will Smith?' They say, 'It will increase after you win.' Nomination, not so much. Why does it have to do anything with a raise?" Wright - who has Dylan, 34, and Hopper, 31, with ex-husband Sean Penn - admitted House of Cards helped her through a "dry" period in her career. Robin Wright says she was denied equal pay on House of Cards because she didn't have an Academy Award. The 59-year-old actress played Claire Underwood on the Netflix show from 2013 to 2018 but she was denied the same salary as her on-screen husband Kevin Spacey because he had won a Best Actor Oscar for American Beauty in 2000 and Best Supporting Actor for The Usual Suspects in 1996. Speaking at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Wright told Variety: "When David Fincher introduced 'House of Cards' to me, he said, 'This is going to be the future, it's going to be revolutionary.' And look where we are now." Of her fight for equal pay, she said: "Yes, it was difficult. I am going to be honest. "When I said, 'I think it's only fair because my character became as popular as (Spacey's), they said, 'We can't pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct. We will give you three different pay cheques.' I asked, 'Why can't you pay me as an actor?' 'Because you didn't win an Academy Award.'" Wright knew being angry "wasn't going to change anything". She said: "That has been the protocol for years - it just is. If you say, 'Why did so-and-so female not get the same amount as Will Smith?' They say, 'It will increase after you win.' Nomination, not so much. Why does it have to do anything with a raise?" Wright - who has Dylan, 34, and Hopper, 31, with ex-husband Sean Penn - admitted House of Cards helped her through a "dry" period in her career.
Perth Now
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Robin Wright refused equal pay on House of Cards because she hadn't won an Oscar
Robin Wright was denied equal pay on House of Cards because she didn't have an Academy Award. The 59-year-old actress played Claire Underwood on the Netflix show from 2013 to 2018 but she was denied the same salary as her on-screen husband Kevin Spacey - who was dropped from the programme before the final season after being accused of sexual misconduct - because he had won a Best Actor Oscar for American Beauty in 2000 and Best Supporting Actor for The Usual Suspects in 1996. Speaking at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Variety reports she said: 'When David Fincher introduced 'House of Cards' to me, he said, 'This is going to be the future, it's going to be revolutionary.' And look where we are now.' Of her fight for equal pay, she said: 'Yes, it was difficult. I am going to be honest. "When I said, 'I think it's only fair because my character became as popular as [Spacey's], they said, 'We can't pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct. We will give you three different paycheques.' I asked, 'Why can't you pay me as an actor?' 'Because you didn't win an Academy Award.'' But Robin knew being angry 'wasn't going to change anything". She said: 'That has been the protocol for years — it just is. If you say, 'Why did so-and-so female not get the same amount as Will Smith?' They say, 'It will increase after you win.' Nomination, not so much. Why does it have to do anything with a raise?' However, Robin hailed getting to direct episodes of the show a "gift". She said: 'It was the camera operator on 'House of Cards' who said, 'Why don't you just try?' I learned so much on that show. I didn't feel any pressure. I was encouraged to do it.' The Princess Bride star - who has Dylan, 34, and Hopper, 31, with ex-husband Sean Penn - admitted House of Cards helped her through a "dry" period in her career. Asked her biggest achievements, she said: 'My children are still alive. As for my career… There's this window in your late 30s and early 40s, and there were no roles. It was dry. That's when House of Cards came up. It helped me plateau for a while. I don't know if I would be able to get parts in films at the time.'
