Mark Wahlberg to Donate $1.5 Million to #TimesUp in Michelle Williams’ Name
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Saturday, 13 January 2018 () Mark Wahlberg is donating in Michelle Williams’ name the $1.5 million he received for “All the Money in the World” reshoots to #TimesUp, the legal defense fund founded in response to the #MeToo movement.
“Over the last few days my reshoot fee for “All the Money in the World” has become an important topic of conversation. I 100% support the fight for fair pay and I’m donating the $1.5M to the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund in Michelle Williams’ name.”
WME also has pitched in, donating $500,000 in Michelle Williams’ name.
“The current conversation is a reminder that those of us in a position of influence have a responsibility to challenge inequities, including the gender wage gap. In recognition of the pay discrepancy on the “All the Money in the World” reshoots, WME is donating an additional $500,000 to the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund in Michelle Williams’ name, following our $1 million pledge to the organization earlier this month. It’s crucial that this conversation continues within our community and we are committed to being part of the solution.”
Sources familiar with the situation tell USA Today this week that actor Mark Wahlberg refused to do reshoots for the film 'All the Money in the World' unless he was paid over $1 million dollars. The reports come after it was revealed that Wahlberg’s co-star, Michelle Williams, was paid less than...