“ If we truly envision an equal world, it takes equal effort and sacrifice. Today is one of the most indelible days of my life because of Mark Wahlberg, WME and a community of women and men who share in this accomplishment. ”
“ If I was being 'sold' as a commodity of equal value to my male counterpart and worked as hard as him, I couldn't reconcile why I wasn't being remunerated equally. ”
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ContextBlanchett explaining why she walked away from a job over unequal pay.
Their StoryAustralian actor and two-time Academy Award winner who has been outspoken about pay equity in the film industry. She has served as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 2016, advocating for refugees.Her UNHCR field reports and interviews are the fullest primary sources for that side of her work.See Their Full Story
“ Language brings with it an identity and a culture, or at least the perception of it. A shared language says 'We're the same.' A language barrier says 'We're different.' ”
“ I remember when I decided to be open about my own personal mental health, it was scary to be that vulnerable and I didn't ever want anyone to think I am a victim. I thought by sharing my own story I could help others. ”
“ I hope it's a bit of a love letter to everyone who feels different, who feels out of place, to all of the Black women who have walked into rooms and felt like they haven't been welcomed. ”
“ There is not an industry I can think of where there is equal pay for equal work, or abuse of power doesn't exist, for men and for women. And so equality is not a political issue, it's a humanitarian issue. ”
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ContextBlanchett on reframing gender equality as a basic human issue, not a partisan one.
Their StoryAustralian actor and two-time Academy Award winner who has been outspoken about pay equity in the film industry. She has served as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 2016, advocating for refugees.Her UNHCR field reports and interviews are the fullest primary sources for that side of her work.See Their Full Story
“ There is hope in the young people out there. And I just want to say to all my peers out there doing the work in the streets: I see you, I admire you, I thank you. ”
ContextZendaya, the youngest woman and second Black woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama, in her acceptance speech during a summer of protest.
Their StoryAmerican actor who became the youngest woman ever, and the second Black woman, to win the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, for her role in 'Euphoria', a win she repeated in 2022.Her Emmy acceptance speeches are direct primary sources.See Their Full Story
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ContextRogers spent decades modelling gentleness and patience to children on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, at a time when that wasn't seen as a masculine trait.
