Emma Stone Admits Male Co-Stars Took Pay Cuts for Her to Get Paid Equally | THR News

The transcript discusses the issue of equal pay, focusing on the experiences of actress Emma Stone and her co-star Andrea Riseborough. Stone highlights the need for male co-stars to take pay cuts to achieve parity, while Riseborough shares her own experiences with pay disparity. The discussion is set against the backdrop of the 'Battle of the Sexes' movie, which portrays Billie Jean King's historic match against Bobby Riggs and her fight for equal prize money at the US Open. The conversation emphasizes the importance of men in power positions supporting gender equality to shift paradigms.

What is the main focus of the movie 'Battle of the Sexes'?

What challenges regarding equal pay for women are mentioned in the interview?

How did Emma Stone's male co-stars contribute to her achieving pay parity?

What role do men play in changing the paradigms of gender equality according to Billie Jean King?

What personal experience did Andrea Riseborough share regarding pay disparity?