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 theme discussed by the cast of 'Battle of the Sexes'?

• The life of Bobby Riggs

• The history of tennis

• Gender equality and inclusion

• The making of the movie

What challenge does Emma Stone highlight regarding her career?

• Lack of roles for women

• Difficulty in learning tennis

• Achieving equal pay with male co-stars

• Balancing work and personal life

According to Emma Stone, what is required for achieving equal pay?

• Government intervention

• Selfless actions by male co-stars

• Higher box office earnings

• More female directors

What has Andrea Riseborough never experienced in her career?

• Playing a lead role

• A male co-star taking a pay cut for her

• Working with Billie Jean King

• Winning an Oscar

When is 'Battle of the Sexes' set to be released in theaters?

• August 15th

• September 22nd

• November 5th

• October 1st