Robin Wright Discusses House of Cards Pay Disparity

Robin Wright, speaking at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival, shared that she fought for equal pay with 'House of Cards' co-star Kevin Spacey but was denied because she had not won an Academy Award. Despite her character's popularity, Wright was offered the roles of executive producer and director, receiving multiple paychecks instead of salary parity. She described the process as challenging and criticized the industry's reliance on awards like Oscars to justify pay differences rather than assessing merit or popularity. Wright saw the chance to direct as a major positive that shaped her career. She also discussed her involvement in the Netflix series' controversial ending and previewed her upcoming role in Amazon MGM's 'The Girlfriend.' Her experience highlights ongoing gender-based pay disparities and the industry's outdated compensation protocols.