Part 1: Black Women and Equal Pay: Taraji P. Henson Breaks Down $150,000 ‘Benjamin Button’ Salary
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2021
- Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson has never been shy about discussing equal pay in Hollywood, especially as a Black actress. She reveals the facts behind her $150,000 “Benjamin Button” salary and Tyler Perry’s role in helping change how she was paid thereafter.
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I love how she's breaking it down for these people who think they know everything about everything. 😂
yes its so unfortunate that we aren't taught how to maneuver that type of money at a young age. the kardashians literally created a church (with no actual building) in order for Kim to basically "donate" 10% of her earning to a church "as charity" meanwhile she and her mom owned the church and the church has 1,000 yearly membership fee. scammers of the century lol but I guess thats how it works you gotta scam the gov. get paid through your "company" start a "church" etc...
@@ValentinoQ are you serious...I had no idea about that!!!! Smdh
@@ValentinoQ sodo
yes I am so glad she did because I did not know they pay that much out in taxes and everything else. and shees been in the business for a while and im sure she gotten million dollar checks by now So Im sure her math is accurate on how much they take with all the checks shes gotten .
@@alexpress5375 Look up "John Oliver Televangelist" here on youtube. Watch that entire episode. He breaks down what Valentino is saying. It is ridiculously easy to start a church as a tax haven. And when people like the Kardashians donate to their "church" two things happen:
1) They get to write off that 10% on their taxes at the end of the year; and,
2) ALL the money received at their fake "church" is NOT Taxed.
So this means WE, the real taxpayers, are sending refunds from Our money to Their butt injection bank accounts.
It's called show BUSINESS. I'm glad Taraji is paying attention to the business part and asking for what she's worth. She truly deserves it.
I can just imagine her family and friends trying to leech off her after hearing the bag she collected. Good to know she's smart with it and has her priorities straight.
She is being PAID what she negotiates.
@@winstonsmith6166 in an industry where black women are not seen as worthy to be paid the same as their white women peers, there's not much you can negotiate without the executive or studio to switch you with another actor
Use that argument when white male actors are complaining about salary
I love how she spoke honestly about the money. A lot of people talk round about it, but she laid it right down.
Facts. Helps to dispel assumptions, wish more would be as open
wow that is crazy. She is so talented and humble. She deserves way more.
Absolutely 💯
Racism tbh🗣💯
I agree, sisters giving others props!
That’s why I don’t agree w/ the saying pay me what I’m worth. Bc you can’t put no price behind our value. One person might earn $10 an hour, say pay me what I’m worth fighting for a $3 increase only to be under the illusion that, that is their worth when in reality in ain’t no dollar that can truly pay for the worth and value of our lives and who we are.
Poor Rod, always the victim.
She's glowing is like she's aging backwards
Like Benjamin button? I see what you did there
This hairstyle fits her so well.
Yes the wig look nice😆
@@humptydance7498 just say hair.
I like it too
@@michaelamitchell1603 nah... imma say what I want and what it is.
@@humptydance7498 lets not be an asshole early this morning ok smh
This show's ratings are gonna sky rocket.
💯🤣
Hey Jillian. How are you? And yes they are!
Is that irony?
Idk because I had to search on line when and where they were coming on. In NY they use to come on ch 5 at 11:00 am right after Wendy williams.. Now they come on Ch 9 at 5PM !
Baby they got canceled ….
I'm so happy she's being so transparent about everything. I love her
Between taxes and her team that’s already 80% of her salary gone. 30K left and she spent all 30K on her sons tuition. Reminds me when TLC broke down their money issues at the Grammys in 96. No shade just facts! You really have to love doing anything in the entertainment industry when you first start out.
I thought the same with TLC when she was breaking it down.
I don't think her numbers are correct. The highest tax bracket is 37% (assuming she made more than $518k that year). It's also very rare to pay both an agent AND a manager. If we assume that she got the job through a manager, his/her cut would be 15% and then an entertainment attorney would be 5%. So... you would subtract $55,500 for taxes (max), $22,500 for the manager, and $7500 for the attorney. So that would actually leave her with $64,500.
However, she would be able to write off a shitload of things. I've written in Hollywood before and I could write off a percentage of many expenses including rent and utilities. If her tax guy is even halfway decent, he should have cut her tax liability down by a third or maybe half of that $150k.
Uh, no. They tax base off of a certain amount, rich people are not just in one bracket. They have income tiers and each tier is taxed at a certain amount. How do you know that you don't have to pay a manager and agent??
And every agency charges differently. And you are assuming she has things to write off, which she obviously didn't.
@@billybatson7852 it is not very rare to pay both manager and agent. Maybe you are referring to music industry but your manager gets paid regardless because they are with you long term including your developmental stage usually while agents are usually switched over the growth of your career. 10-20% agent usually at least 15% for manager. Publicist could be 3k a month. Could have a stylist. Retainer and/or percentage for lawyer. Life expenses including who in her family she is now taking care of. Also just productions you are independently contracted not employee. And I'm curious does that 37% include the social security and medical tax?
She explained it so well, I didn’t know this!
She sounded exactly like Left Eye when she explained why TLC made no money. This is actually heartbreaking. These talents deserve better!
We don’t often realize it but as with any business the people actually making the big chunk of the money are at the top and “the artists/athletes/faces we see are actually the product that everyone else makes money off of not the big money players
Exactly!
This is exactly what I thought about
The Real definitely has new management. I l appreciate the new direction because now we; the audience are seeing how intelligent each host is. Also, not to discredit those that came before. But the guest on the show so far are so "Resl-able"...The questions are top tier. It's relevant and it shows that the Real team did their research. Great job guys!!
And this is also what Monique was saying. These studios and networks aren’t willing to actually pay black actors a fair wage. Like Monique said about the Netflix deal, why would she only accept 500k for 2 years when she’s not even gonna see all of that, on top of that, she’ll be contracted to only work for Netflix.
Black people need therapy!!! From Taraji to Michaela Coel, Monique was right about the pay inequality. We gotta support Black women for real.
Yeah ppl slowly get to realize that Monique was right!!
Been believed Monique!!!! It’s black folks who don’t stand and fight for one another too busy trying get in where they fit In
@@shaylovli Nope. Too busy with that crab mentality; pulling others down thinking it's the best way to climb up. If we would just latch on to each other, we can all get out the pot together.
If they don’t like what they r being paid do something else or don’t take the job…. This is how the fucking world works… u get what you earn
I'm so feeling Taraji's modern 60s vibe she's giving with that ensemble 💜💜💜
She's been vocal and nobody's been listening. And now everyone's saying that she brought it up because of the new movie.
I agree she has been saying this for years
And I was surprised people didn't see this
I’m actually glad they allowed the sistas to sit down together for this interview… although I know Taraji loves all the ladies… it speaks true to the connection and overall same kind of hardships and sisterhood the ladies who happen to be black share and that in itself is powerful ! 💜💜
I didn’t even really clock this till you pointed it out! Great catch!
Thanks for breaking it down Taraji cause I had no idea...you get so caught up with the visuals of the entertainment world (clothes, cars, jewelry, trips, houses, etc.) you have no idea how much money these actors have to pay out to the people behind the scenes. Sounds exactly similar to when TLC was explaining how they ended up bankrupt
Everyone was mad at Monique when she was saying this years ago. Steve Harvey said she was crazy.
EX👏AC👏TLY 👏!!
Oh the same Steve Harvey who backstabbed the late and great Bernie Mac for a movie. Phony as they come. Not all skin folk are kin folk as they say.
Her delivery is what broke her success. You have to be humble when you know you're already dealing with evil people
Wow, I really appreciate the way she broke that down. Benjamin Button basically paid her son's tuition for that year, and she still had to figure out a way to pay all of her other bills. Respect.
Respect!!!
Well, she would've had other money coming in for other projects she did that year. If not, then her tax liability would only have been 22%. There's no way she only had $30k left... taxes would max out at 37% and then a manager is 15% and an attorney is 5%. Plus, if her accountant is halfway decent, she would have written off a ton of expenses.
@@billybatson7852 Glad you know what she paid out better than her. So pleased you know what she wrote off and although she said her team was 30% glad you corrected her because you know for a fact it was only 15% . I just have 1 question, what Attorney you know that works for 5%? Hook me up.
@@billybatson7852You are correct, she was in several projects during this time frame and I don't think her point was to decieve us into thinking this was her only income that year. She was simply demonstrating how Benjamin Button, despite the successful film it was and what she brought to the film (her performance was nominated for an Oscar), when it was all said and done it really only paid her son's tuition for one year. Taraji's example here seems to be indicative of what women, and particularly women of color, have been saying for years regarding their lack of pay and appreciation in the industry compared to their counterparts. I think it's about time we listen and, maybe even, believe them.
@@SPChannel722I think there is a whole other side we are not talking about here. Up until that point before Benjamin Button what massive movie did was sue the Star in that made a lot of money? She really had tiny small parts in movies and the two movies she was known for at that time where more cultural movies with baby boy and hustle and flow. So being cast and paid what she was for a movie staring Brad Pitt was acting probably what her worth was at that time. She was a supporting character most likely third billing in the film. The movie cost 167M to make add another 70M to market and promote. As good as the movie was it only made 337M but you subtract the spending then you actually only made less the 90M. I do believe she is a good actress I enjoy her but she also let herself get type casted a lot. That hurts your value because I think it hinders her range.
Happy for her breaking this down. It's necessary for people to know.
Finally someone explained you pay your team their obviously rightfully earned percentage after taxes so you are left with way less then half afterwards. It’s a hard game to be in, but trusting in God has really kept the lights on lol
I’m not gonna lie, I was scared for the show. All the childish topics, It was just boring AF but this season, they are doing the damn thing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Yes they are doing it and I am loving it
Same
I was scared of it too. I was tired of seeing them cry every 2 minutes. It was wild annoying
Another thing these ladies are near 40, in their 40s and 50s. The audience has also grown up no more silly childish topics.
Taraji P. Henson is so talented. She deserves to be paid her worth and more!
Look at the role she took
Pretty sure now she does get more
Yeah i feel like Black women is so underpaid especially in the filming industry
You get what you earn no more no less.. if she’s not happy with her pay do something else.. Jesus people r so weak n such fucking crybabies.. always feeling sorry for themselves
@@TheSands83 also not just black women but women in general tend to just take what they are offered. Never counter back
Now I knew ppl in entertainment as talented as she is had their own expenses to deal, but what?! I'm so glad she broke it down the way she did. Part 2 us now!!
Yes mi need part 2
Taraji looks so gorgeous. She makes 50+ more like ageless! She has earned her respect for her work.
Taraji looks like a whole new woman with that wig on she looks absolutely gorgeous, beautiful, amazing, fantastic, stunning, awesome
Yet the government won’t tax all theses billionaires. So sad
Such a radiant beauty! She is glowing 😍 I am glad she broke it down she is so articulate and smart. She deserves her flowers, such a great actress 💐
Yesss I love her, she’s so down to earth we must never forget your worth ladies and gentlemen!!!! When 1 door closes God opens another!🙌🏽🙏🏽💯😍
Great explanation cause it's a big difference from taking another 30% of 150,000 than 75,000 that's not alot to be left with. I love her ❣️
Right she only get 20 percentage of 150,000
This stuck with me because I’m 35. Moved to another state during the pandemic and it has been so hard being new here and finding work. I have had my share of jobs and I know me so I know what I can bring to any table. I had an offer for a position at a job recently. I interviewed. I took their little assessment and they denied me. Then the same company for the same position at a DIFFERENT location offered me a chance. Weird right?! And I turned it down because like taraji mentioned, we have to know our worth. That we are good enough.
Which state
I love how real Taraji is! And how gorgeous is she?!!
I love her. She is so real. Get your money honey.
Hits hard especially with the strike.
It's basically the same way when you're a music producer and audio engineer. You spend your profit on more equipment and bills just to keep the studio going. Yeah you're doing what you love but majority of the time you're paying to do it. You gotta really have passion to be in the entertainment industry because you're gonna spend damn near just as much as you make just to maintain. That's why alot of entertainers have to diversify their income into multiple business ventures.
Bingo! Teachers too for that matter.
Glad she's been getting it since Tyler Perry. I think Taraji had been building since Baby Boy and was most definitely owed more than that by Benjamin Button though. I think I she was getting 175k an epi for Empire.
And she deserved it
I Love her honesty . She's an inspiration and so talented 💕
Inspirational!! ❤️
“Can’t catch fish on dry land”! Thank you 💕
I love Taraji’s outfit! she looks amazing. I also really needed to hear this. Her never giving up on your dreams moment really hit different than other moments i hear like that.
This the exact thing said to Gayle from the Color Purple press tour!
She sounded just like Left Eye when she was talking about TLC.
Because that's how it always goes.
She forgot to mention that 50% going to taxes is only in California. I've been hearing a lot of people complaining about how high taxes are in California.
I love how articulate and transparant Taraji is
And I love her acting too ofc!
I miss Cookie Lyon smacking hakeem 🤣
Of course she's articulate
I think I've seen this video over 50x already lol! Her comically dramatic delivery in breaking down the true profit from the $150,000 was a classic moment. Taraji's personality always shines in interviews.
Remember TH☝🏽T, the next time you want to call someone "LUCKY", because they're on Screen.
Thank you, Ms. Henson.
I did not know this thank you for breaking it down the pay
Wow this is amazing sharing!!!
Amazing! I just bought and read her memoir she’s an amazing actress and she deserves MORE✨
Wow, love her - so honest and transparent. She’s so talented, I pray that blessings overtake her.
I'm happy she can be honest about not only what she makes including the back story of how she had to grind and take on roles back to back to earn what she has cause things weren't by any means easier just cause she's risen in career. I'm anticipating what projects she'll be working on next.
This is a good breakdown---
Start with the fact that the movie has estimated gross of 335 million dollars...
$150000 = movie contracted amount
$75000 = Taxes
$150000 * .30 = $45000
6k a month? That's outrageous!!
I bet Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett made over a million each.
Remember she clearly said she used that 30K for your son's education. She had to scramble to grab a other check
That's 6K a month for 5months. What if she doesn't do another movie that year? Then that's 30K for the year
So who's taking home the big bucks? The exec producers, directors and the other big bosses? It's highway robbery frfr.
or more than that being supposedly A-list actors.@@joanna0988
Not only that, they have to go to premiers, interviews, to promote the movie without pay.
TARAJI LOOKS GREAT-VERY YOUTHFUL GLOW! GO QUEEN! INFO ON THE PAY DEDUCTION IS INFORMATIVE...KEEP SHINING BABE!🌟
She looks TF GOOD.!! Love love love her 😍❤️
I love Taraji’s transparency! & her authenticity! Learning more about her background has giving me a new respect for her!
This is so inspiring
Now, this is the REAL!!!! I appreciate celebs like her who are keeping it real. JUST FYI! Women in general need equal pay. She is a GREAT ACTRESS!!! You can feel it when her character was in pain, hurt, angry, sad, etc. That is an actress!!! Thx for asking the question and plz thanks her for answering
Thanks so much
Well explained!!!!
She is beyond beautiful! And so inspiring!! I hope she continues to get more projects, because she is super talented and has the kindest of hearts!! She is very real!! ❤️❤️
She kept it real!!
I discovered in Nursing white health care workers are paid more than black nurses who are at the same exact level. I discovered this by accident when I was working for the CEO of a company. I had the opportunity to view the salaries of equal workers hired the same time with the same credentials and experience. I was shocked and disappointed.
Yup institutional racism cuts across industries shameful.
It sadly happens in many industries. Women are paid less, but women of color are paid the least.
This is why i love Taraji, she always keeps it real
Wow, when they say don't judge a person until you walk a mile in their shoes, I wish her even more success in her career.
I lover her outfit. She looks like a Barbie
She looks so beautiful! I’m so glad she broke it down.
So inspiring ❤️💯
Yes. In the darkest hour. You have to be the light in the darkness.
Definitely!!
Taraji is so beautiful and inspirational and I love the fact that she is humble and she thought me something I didn’t no which was how the money works in Hollywood !!
Not her talkin to the camera tellin these people awfff😂😂😂🔥😍😍 I love herrrr
Love how transparent Taraji is and how she broke that game down. No matter what level, you still gotta hustle!! Much love and respect to the Queen!
Left eye taught me the math back in 1999
This just made me cry so much that my beautiful sister that has so much talent and has been so great in the Hollywood industry with treated like this
The appreciation I have for her breaking down those numbers is real! You have to be a phenomenally amazing woman to be comfortable enough in your skin to disclose this info!
My mother and Taraji could be sister or even cousins I swear. Seeing her in baby boy I swore it was my mother and told all my friends my mom was on tv. She’s like my famous mom I never got to meet. Cause I’m stuck w my mom lol. Love her spirit 🌹
👏🏼Reminds me of when Lisa Left Eye broke down the math 🧮
I just know the ratings this year will be crazy! Ngl I didn't really watch when they were at home. I'm glad they are back in studio! The guest stars are really good this season.
taraji is glowing 😍♥️
She's gorgeous bruh👌😫❤️
The new producers if the real understood the assignment. I am sooo enjoying this.
I love me some Taraji she is just so real...💞
Give my girl her flowers now!! Looking good sis !!! 🌸🌸❤️💕 Break it down sis!!!!
Taraji is stunning! I don't know this gorgeous queen personally but what I've seen of her throughout the years is that she's a one in a million!
God bless her and her son's journey. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️
First 1:50 minutes... priceless!!! Inspiring 💯
Holy Hell! That math is crazy! $30,000 is what she made from that movie! WOW!!!
I haven't seen Taraji look this good in awhile...the hair looks great on her
She looks great with her narural hair has well.
she's so gorgeous and glowing :) melanin poppin and velvety
Much Respect Queen Taraji !!!
Show your accounting/Parenting skills 👏 As a Mother, accounting and $ management are REAL!
Wow..she broke it down, love this lady, what a great actress..😍
The Real had a glow up ✨✨✨
She’s amazing! I read her book Around the Way Girl. She’s so real and authentic.
Tataji is my inspiration. I love her and live her. 💕 I always doubt myself because of being a single mom and dealing with depression. Watching her interviews and watching her in movies bring me so much life. I truly respects Taraji.
She looks beautiful 🥰 such an amazing woman ❤️
Keep it up ladies 🤩
So if Tyler perry paid her 8 million, that means she only made like 3.5 million according everything she stated!!?
She get approximately 1.6M the 30% is off the 8M which is (2.4M). Uncle Sam takes 4M and her team takes 2.4M.
@@carolannc2336 ...Damn she left with the little end of the stick🤣💯
@@rodtherichest6018 that’s why you have to have a good team to keep them checks coming and to make sure you’re getting paid properly
@@carolannc2336 sorry to sound dumb but who is uncle sam? 😃
@@dawnarxtic Tax, TAX!! and more Tax
Wow 🥰
We love you Ms. Taraji P. Henson
I love her , she is so real 💓💓👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Love her. Fellow DC girl 🙌🏾
My girl taraji just finish watching it live
omg she stunning, she still glowing since Baby boy!