As reported by AFROTECH, in a recent revelation, Meagan Good, a seasoned industry professional, opened up about her satisfaction with being fairly compensated for her work in her latest film, Divorce in the Black. During an appearance on NBC's Today With Hoda & Jenna, Good had nothing but praise for the film's director, writer, and producer, Tyler Perry. "I actually cried because what I love about Tyler is not only is he an angel, not only is he a genius, not only is he unapologetic as a leader, but he also makes you feel valued and seen and appreciated, and he goes out of his way to do that," Good passionately expressed during the interview.
The actress further revealed that despite her initial hesitation, Perry assured her that she deserved to be compensated accordingly for her role.
Good candidly shared, "He was like 'You deserve this' ’cause I was already thinking in my head like, what I was going to ask, and I was like, ‘Oh, is this too much?' I was like, ‘I don’t want to lose the job.’ Cause I come from that generation when you’re working in the ’90s and 2000s when women ask for something you are perceived to be a certain kind of way or when you show up a certain way. When you’re assertive, you’re perceived to be a certain kind of way… But that’s what I love about Tyler, ’cause he was like, ‘I was already going to give that to you.’… I started crying."
Good's testimony echoes similar positive experiences from other actresses working with Perry. Notably, Taraji P. Henson shared in 2019 that it was only after collaborating with Perry in a film that she received her asking price as an actress. "I was asking for half a million. I didn’t get paid that until I did my first Tyler Perry film," Henson disclosed to Variety.
By breaking industry standards and ensuring fair compensation for actresses, Tyler Perry's actions stand as a testament to addressing the gender and racial pay disparities prevailing in Hollywood. Research indicates that lead female actresses receive significantly less pay than their male counterparts, with women of color facing even more pronounced wage gaps.
Furthermore, actresses over the age of 50 tend to earn substantially less than male actors. Perry's deliberate efforts serve as a beacon of hope in leveling the playing field within the entertainment industry.
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