The Hollywood pay disparity between genders has been a big topic that has been talked about a lot in recent years, and the AP also interviewed Lena Waithe and Laura Linney in its interview.
Waithe says things are “moving in the right direction,” but also noted that the pay disparity has been found to be worse for black women in Hollywood, which is why she is speaking out.
Laura Linney, who has been part of a Star Wars universe that has given large roles to female characters recently, also says she does feel like roles for women have been growing and expanding recently, noting “she does feel a change,” although she’s not sure “if it will take” over time.