The Hollywood star was starring in 1998 film Twilight alongside Newman and Gene Hackman when she later discovered they were both receiving a larger salary.
Susan Sarandon has revealed that former co-star Paul Newman gave her part of his salary when she realised he was getting paid more than her.
She shared that Newman – who died in 2008 – gave part of his salary to Sarandon, saying: “He stepped forward and said, ‘Well I’ll give you part of mine’.
Sarandon, who received equal billing alongside her male co-stars in the film, revealed that it was only Newman and Hackman who benefited from “favoured nation,” an agreement whereby producers ensure actors are given the same terms as their fellow stars.