Last year, the Oscar-winning actress of widely successful films like the "Hunger Games" franchise and "X-Men" was involved in a scandal that opened the eyes of many to the wage gap situation in Hollywood, and on Jennifer Lawrence's 2015, the star is not taking no for an answer when it comes to getting her fair share.
A few months back, Jennifer Lawrence's 2015 salary jump-started impressively after it was revealed that she'd be getting a $20 million check for her next project, "The Passenger" co-starring Chris Pratt, who's reportedly getting less money; now, the star has penned an essay speaking of her experience with Hollywood sexism, could she truly change things?
Writing for Lena Dunham's Lenny newsletter, Jennifer Lawrence's 2015 tells the story of how she was paid less than all of her male co-stars in "American Hustle," the film that got her the second Golden Globe she's received in her career, because she was too keen on being "adorable" and "likable" to actually stand up for her fair share.
"I didn't get mad at Sony," went Jennifer Lawrence's 2015 essay, speaking about the Sony leaks scandal. "I got mad at myself. I failed as a negotiator because I gave up early. I didn't want to keep fighting over millions of dollars that, frankly, due to two franchises, I don't need."
According to The Guardian, following Jennifer Lawrence's 2015 essay, plenty of stars have gone out of their way to congratulate her on her assertiveness, including feminist contemporary icon Emma Watson and her co-star in four films (including "American Hustle") Bradley Cooper and the likes of Jessica Chastain and Elizabeth Banks.
In the meantime, Christian Science Monitor wonders what kind of impact will Lawrence's letter have on the industry, as it means that even the biggest current star in Hollywood is facing problems due to inequality.
Will Jennifer Lawrence's 2015 statements make a difference? Let's hope they do!
