Luenell on Taraji P. Henson Crying Over Low Wages, Luenell Making $1M for "Borat" (Part 4)
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Actress Luenell has supported Taraji Henson's view on the gender wage gap in Hollywood during a recent interview. Henson, who has considered leaving acting due to the low pay, was described by Luenell as a "great actress" who should be making the same money as Meryl Streep. Luenell believes that all women, particularly those of ethnic backgrounds, are underpaid in every field. This disparity is magnified within the comedy industry as men often earn more than their female counterparts, due to their ability to make deals amongst themselves, Luenell suggests. She criticized the pay difference between actors and actresses, adding that Henson alongside others like Angela Bassett and Sheryl Lee Roth should be earning just as much as male actors and top white actresses. Luenell defended the frustration of actresses and highlighted the importance of equal pay in this industry.
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They are actors, not writers or directors. That may be why.
Let's keep this 💯. It's a business. If Taraji felt their offer was too low. She could've said No. But, Don't accept an offer, then complain about it later. I'm positive they could've found another actress to play the role.
Why are you so I,I,I,I you are the interviewer not the interviewee
@@magicworld3242 I’m positive they can find any other actor to play any other role as well.
One Big Issue is that after people sign contracts and when they start filming they start talking and salary may come up. At that point is when actors and actresses start saying wait a minute you got paid that and I got paid this? Thats where the issue comes in. At that point I can see people complaining. When you first sign your contract you are thinking, ok I got good money, but after you sign, and while filming, you find out that the waiter in the movie is making near what you are getting paid, hell yea I will say something, but thats after the signing. That is where it is not fair.
Vlad is explaining things from the side of the person in power not the entertainer. Taraji wasn’t crying because she doesn’t get paid, she was crying because she gets lowballed
Well said!. Pay them well and let them live!.
Agree!
He still made very valid points regarding complaints only after a project does well vs. when a project tanks. You got your agreed upon price regardless.
Don't even try explaining it - men have a filter where they hear or choose NOT hear what a woman is saying - Just let him blab...
nothing is stopping her from being an owner - Marcus Garvey had was saying that 100 years ago.
The issue is that Vlad is suggesting people go off and be their own boss. Everyone doesn't have the skills or DESIRE to do all of that. She should just be able to act if that's all she wants to do. Pay that woman! He is minimizing the problem that black actors, actresses in particular, are underpaid like black folks in every other job sector
If actor feels underpaid don't do it. Do something else.
She has been out for awhile, I hate to say it I agree with Vlad, she could do her own movies. Am I saying it will be easy or that her first project will be a success, NO but she wouldn't be under someone's thumb getting underpaid. 🤷🏿♂️
She is a great actress but her movies don’t draw much box office success, when it comes to actors pay it boils down to how much do you earn them? women comedy dont draw much success which is why Monique dont get dave money, you gonna pay her 10 million on a movie that has a 30 million budget?
He acts like there aren’t those that block the way if they don’t get a cut.
@jackb1969 you are so right!
This is why I have so much respect for Ms. Lunell. She’s bout that life, wise in the game and well known in all circles. Everyone respects her. She is very intelligent..
Doing your own project doesn't solve the problem. Taraji stood up and said something to make it easier for the women behind her. It's not always about 1 person it's about rectifying the system.
Go to any work place. Pick any person. Ask them if they feel adequately compensated. The answer is no.
It’s economics.
The answer isn’t tears. It’s economics.
@@fredm.2699periodt
Exactly, we need to fight for equity. This man is an idiot.
@@fredm.2699 It's more than microeconomics. Black women in Hollywood are paid less than their peers across the board. That not only includes men, it also includes white women. It's not simply people wanting to be paid more, it's people wanting to be paid fairly. Difference.
@@ssmith9880you’re paid for what you negotiate for, and your agent can only negotiate based on your prior performance…it’s economics…if the numbers are there, they’re there….if you don’t want your money upfront then ask for a percentage and watch your profits either rise or fall with the movie.
I agree Angela Bassett for sure needs more recognition 👏 🙌 👍
She one of the highest paid actresses on tv
She isn't complaining, and she's getting compensated. Also, she keeps herself in great physical shape to be approached for a variety of roles. Maybe more of these other actresses should get in physical shape rather than just expect something for nothing.
@@Ivanblock757nahh I think it's Viola Davis bro. Look it up
@@4u2c95- and she’s a Thespian with range. She not typecast…
@@Ivanblock757You know why she is and she gets paid and she don't complain because she doesn't accept table scraps. She doesn't accept you not paying her what she's worth. That's what people don't get. If you accept table scraps, guess what? They're going to give you table straps
That’s why I respect Luenell because she’s going to keep it a stack hands down. These women deserve more!
I thought luenell would be more knowledgeable in these finance facts. Vlad educated her.
@@Mark-pz3lqShe is.
Always have.
They do not.
Why does she “deserve more”? She is no Angela Bassett, she’s not Halle Berry…let’s stop the BS.
She is telling the truth... Thank you for speaking for the ladies 💐
No she is not she is speaking from emotional perspective and not logical or business ya women overhype your worth when the numbers dont match
She’s not. 😂 She’s telling a silly fairytale of how business does NOT work!
He totally changed the topic. From actors and actresses getting paid a fair wage for their work, to a someone acting and filming their own movies. This isn't about you. You know damn well if you have a great actress like Taraji in your movies, you are going to draw her followers. She should be paid for her talent.
He changed the topic from being a victim to being the solution.
All while making his money off the backs of Black creators. Miss me with that.
@@ShannaBenjamin-oi1mzbut is he making us watch him or making blacks go on his show? That’s my thing…he made money off the backs of blacks who willingly engage him even after being on his show has helped caused some to go to jail. Crazy
I don't think I've ever seen a bad Taraji movie or role. She kills everything she should definitely be caked up
You get paid what you negotiate
Yes but she's not in blockbuster movies though. She is a great actor but she needs to start doing these blockbuster movies. That will bump her pay for sure
how many times u watch proud mary lol
I love her acting I just believe that even with how diverse her characters seem, she's still kinda type cast. Idk it's difficult to explain. Even tho that has no bearing on the money
She’s a side character.. not a main one
I love her answers! She’s careful about how she answers and still speaks truthfully
She couldn't even answer when vlad asked then why don't yall just make your own movies yourself..what are u talkin about u love her answers she was just sitting there looking dumb like most women do when they hear real facts an logic an challange the BS that comes out women mouth..smh..its like women are only smart to themselves
That problem 2024 hv be careful, smh
💯
Unfortunately this world will NEVER be fair. I love Taraji acting and singing. I hope she gets PEACE, HAPPINESS and all she deserves.
Gender and Race Wage-Gap is real, always has been. It’s almost an obscene difference at times. You’re an entrepreneur and owning is different than working for a private company. Taraji and other actors are asking to be treated and paid fairly. It’s always a fight to get what you’re worth!
You’re all “entrepreneurs”, even when y’all work at mcdonalds
She crying over them peanuts, but when Monique was telling everybody about what was really happening and really going on. She didn’t stand up for Monique. She was too busy getting that Empire check to say anything for Monique
Facts! It was all good when Taraji was getting those checks from Lee Daniels. Lee Daniels is the same guy that led Monique being black-balled. Now Taraji wants to cry? Gyrl bye.. Next!!
You have a valid point 💯
Good point
Monique is not that level of actress and I hope yall stop with the actress comparisons
Exactly.
Luenell is absolutely correct when she spoke about the golf game situation. I am a retired Human Resources Specialist and I have had first hand account of how people move up the career ladder when they rub elbows with managers who are also part of the work golf tournaments. They treat each other like family, always promoting each other (literally), give each other large bonuses ( in the thousands), hire each others kids. When one of them got married they got a promotion, if someone had a baby they got a big bonus, one guy was upset because his wife divorced him so his manager friend gave him an award of forty hours off from work. They really look out for each other. One young lady came to work right out of high school within fifteen years she had reached the level of management which was unheard of especially without a college degree of any kind. But she had a good golf game and she was the God daughter of one of the managers. I've already told my daughter to be sure to join the golf club at work. It puts you front and center with the decision makers.
pamking5711. Join the golf club?? Those clubs and circles are by invitation only.
I guest most of them were yt...
Always been who u know
This is BIG FACTS!! But you have to be invited
A good point is don’t just rely on credentials, networking also works and can work just as well….just avoid the ‘quid pro quo.’
I've never seen an interviewer talk more than the person being interviewed.
Taraji wasn’t talking about being paid for a movie that bombed. She’s talking about having a bare minimum wage that her peers who aren’t women of color have that are based off their accomplishments and accolades given by the industry. I bet the actresses of non-color can say “they don’t get out of bed for less than…” and I think that any actress of color should be able to say it to. But unfortunately that isn’t the case and they probably have to work for what they can get. 🤷🏽
Instead of jumping on Luenell about the issue, why don't you invite Taraji, Terrence Howard, or other black actors and ask them the questions. Luenelle can't speak for actors in Hollywood because she is a comedian and her first job is comedy.
Maybe he has but they have to agree to do the interview.
Maybe he doesn't want to pay their appearance fee...
What you talking bout? Lunelle has had movie roles. Lunelle ain't no joke
She is in Hollywood.
Because they can't afford Taraji or Terrence ... VLADTV pays really really low fees to people they interview
Why is Vlad yelling at Luenell about somebody else’s complaint? Like she said herself, “I’m not the one complaining”. Pay Taraji to come on your show and ask her that yourself bruh.
But will he pay her what she's worth
@@dredaylarueexactly
I agree
If you know the game
You know the game !
You should know what you are getting for what etc!
And know who’s running game and who’s not . I’m sorry but this basic 101
You agree or you don’t !
Make that Choice
why pay a spoiled whining entitled child who doesn't understand she's not a draw
And you notice he ain’t mention HER as one of his “paid guests” so I feel like she getting yelled at for FREE🙄
I like the fact that she is highly informed. She is far from dumb and expresses herself well . Actors give their transparent souls to their audience therefore they should be paid well.
Luenell always keeps it real. It's good to see her speaking on the topic! She's like America's cool Aunt.
Vlad, the fact that someone like Taraji would even have to create her own space for better pay, actually proves her point. These film companies make BILLIONS, and seem to not hesitate to pay white/male actors top dollar. EVERYONE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR. People should be paid FAIRLY, period point blank.. Viola Davis & Monique spoke on this years ago,
Bro. Hollywood is a cutthroat business. If you didn't know that by now then you never had a clue people who have been successful ultra successful in the business. They knew that and they played the game. They build up equity and they made sure that their money is going to get paid before they even agreed to do anything. That's what you have to do. If you continue to accept table scraps then that's what you will continue to get fed. It's no different than out there in the real world if you continue to build equity. If you can tell you to build your name and any job and they still are feeding table scraps. Guess what move on and find a better job. If not, speak up and if they still don't want to give you that you know what you say, you say deuces but you don't play the race card. You don't play this victim card because let's be honest. How many people? Men or women that are still trying to make in Hollywood would literally trade trade her right now to be in half of what she's done or hell a quarter I know I would
But they all know this going into the industry. This has been going on since Hollywood began. We live in 2023 where everyone should be an entrepreneur or investor of some sort.
She’s a black woman. How many roles are out there for black women? The laws of economics is against her to get equitable pay because they know there aren’t that many roles available for women of color her age. You even the playing field by creating the movie yourself. Most of the movies she’s been a part of has black producers telling the story so why can’t she be one? That’s what Halle Berry did with Dorthy Dandridge and Bruised. That’s what Denzel has done multiple times. Will Smith has been a producer for decades. His first film was ATL. Kevin Hart & Eddie Murphy have been doing it with streaming for years. Point is that you can’t expect the powers that be to tell the black experience. That comes from those who create that content.
I hear you and agree, but the point he’s making is ytf do we keep beggging for them to pay us when we have the means, the influence and the following to build our own?
It’s THEIR company, they can do whatever they want - just like they have been the past 300 years in America. No big surprise, it happens in every industry, not just Hollywood. No one said it’s right, but it’s theirs..
Imagine you owning a business and your employees telling you how much you should be paying them..
@@flyguy7825 I’m totally aware of that. Them agreeing to bad deals I believe is a different rabbit hole to go down. And sure you have to hold them accountable for that (I’m with you in that regard). I’m just generally saying that she and other well established female/black actors definitely deserve better pay if these establishments can pay their WHITE/MALE counterparts.
Great Job Luenell for not allowing that interview to trip you up!
Luenell ain’t bout to have her money flow interrupted. lol 💯💯💯
😆.
Taraji P. Henson is definitely an amazing actress, and she deserves the money that she's asking or negotiating, These individuals have a team that works for them, and each Actor and Actress should get paid according to their accolades and their worth.
Vlad doesn’t get it. He changed the point. It was about pay inequity for black actresses which he failed to address with his explanation.
Pay inequality? Or poor management..
It’s not pay inequality. You get paid what they think you can bring in.
@@davidj_youngking Im guessing poor management. Taraji said she had to fire her whole team due to them not capitalizing on Empire's success.
I was just saying the same thing Vlad really doesn't get it
@@ronritell9078u don’t get it. Taraji deserves exactly what she is getting. Everyone not running to see Taraji like they would Tom cruise
Vlad took a great conversation with substance and made it all about him. This has nothing to do with complaining about not getting more money when a project goes well. The point is, Taraji has built an extremely reputable career and deserves to be approached with respect. That's it. Stay focused Vlad.
correct.
Am a painting contractor in NYC. To survive I have to charge 50 percent less than my white counterparts. I can’t just sit home and don’t accept it even if it’s frustrating. So I understand the sister being under appreciated. Hollywood has hate keepers, not everyone is able to put out independent films and compete with big studios. VLAD makes it sound easy. If I don’t accept what on offer I will be homeless. Doesn’t mean because she accepts it all is fair.
@@antoniusdesir5585 Vlad often fails to apply critical thinking and an understanding of the big picture. The Empress has earned the right to command top dollars. The fact that she is calling out the blatant inequality should be further dissected and not chastised and disregarded as whining.
Amen.
I wish actors and Comedians would stop going to him
Well said Luenell! It is the truth for women of color. That was my thought when I watched the tears.
Luenell = Legend ⭐ 💕
I am for every woman, especially Black women, getting paid as much as they can. Don't compare a woman's pay to another woman, compare it to what she should rightfully be paid for the job.
Amen!
She doesn’t have to accept the job.
Whitez are the majority, blacks are a minority, it make sense that white american actors get paid more on average.....Theres a white dude/girl on twitter i have no idea exist, who have 20 million followers 😂
@@LTorain-wp4dg Do you turn down every job you get?
Well u have to compare in order to value. When u buy a house, car, jewelry etc u come up with a number through comparables. Monique and especially Taraji should be making top dollar
A few years ago I remember an interview with Kathy Bates she said “At my ripe age of 70, I still gotta work because I gotta pay the mortgage” this is coming from a woman who has been in some of the biggest blockbusters hits in Hollywood, has over 130 films under her belt and has won every award from Oscar to Emmy, and she said she gets under paid because almost half of the money goes to the guys at the top.
That shows you it’s not only abt race it’s gender equality
@@bville4life959and handling your business with the money you do make
@@bville4life959definitely it’s a gender inequality BUT if a whyte woman is being treated unfairly just imagine how the Black woman is getting treated.
@VaLEriE-en8xl Exactly!
@@VaLEriE-en8xlagreed
As a Black woman that works in corporate America, Black women are severly underpaid. Luenell is correct. It doesn't matter the industry, women are underpaid. However, I agree with Vlad when he says that we have to do it for ourselves and not be dependant on others. I have come to realize this myself as a Black woman. It's not going to change. There's a resistance to Black individuals achieving success, and there's a desire to keep us marginalized. It's time for us to create our own stuff and Taraji is in the position to do it. Many of us aren't privileged but she is. I see it on both sides.
Yeah.
Producing is totally different from acting. Not everyone wants to take on the responsibility or has the skill sets for it.
Inviting a guest over, only to talk about himself 94% of the time is vlad favorite shit 😭😭😭
Is the whole interview like that?
@@dalitsomz not sure, I've only seen this clip
Yes. Going on and on and not letting her talk. Geeesh
I came here to say this exact comment... it was exhausting.
There is a lot of fear in the game. People don’t always speak up when we think they should do so. Taraji was in the right place at the right time. She had the spotlight and attention of the media. She was able to shine a light on the vast inequities in pay between black and white female actresses. Someone must speak up to make it better for those who follow. Great job Taraji P. Henson. Keep it up!
Man please stay at the spotlight with Monique was talking about it didn't nobody want to say s*** talking about she had the spotlight she was on the right platform at the time to speak for what she needed to speak for no because when you need to speak up for something that is not trying to be scared cuz you want to keep your career and s*** you speak up because if you would have spoke up with Monique guess what you probably would have got paid more
@@tanishadeloach8959
Did monique got paid more after that?
Or atleast more work?
Oh well yeah I do it myself.write something, search for some actors(that nobody knows) oh and I will make millions. Soooo easy, right?
Cause you have no competitions, no problem finding good people that wanna do it for free.yet you will millions on your own right. Meanwhile the big names, the big studios, the big sponsors will all step back and let you do your thing right?
This guy is such a stupid down syndrome fooool!
I’m so happy for her🎉
Ocrah is grossssssssly overpaid...Taraji called her out...like eberybody is doing now...finally
I would expect Taraji to be making a minimum $7m per theateical film plus a percentage of the gross profits. I applaud Taraji for staying in the game, building a path for others and fighting the fight whereas Monique did not.
Miss Luenell is rockin' that lipstick shade. Gorgeous...and yes, women of color deserve quality pay. Too often we entertain as people of color and forget the 'business' side. The key is better management. I believe Taraji handled this when she said she fired her entire team and started from scratch to make sure her team got her better roles and better pay.
❤❤"Yeah she bad. I'd wax her type. "
At this point Vlad might as well start interviewing himself. We here for the guest.
💯💯 I was thinking the same damn thing! “Calling ALL PODCASTS, pls interview Vlad, he has a story to tell” 😂
but what vlad is saying is real shit
@@MonstrMash123458943 alcohol is a drink
Yet you still watch
@@cagedragnarok1781 🤦🏾 don't start crying under my comment
Luenell you’re so right because in nursing and teaching both of which I have experience with the men get paid more and work less!!!!
Vlad and Lunell are both right "it takes a lot" That's why most people won't do it!
Vlad just wanted to say he was right! Everyone does not want to be an entrepreneur.
Cool, well they need to be a better contractor. But this crying about pay is getting ridiculous.
that's fine but don't complain when you're not a star but expect to get paid like one.
Taraji explained why it’s difficult to produce your own film. Vlad should watch her whole interview.
Oh my God! She has an excuse for everything geez
Ofcourse it's difficult to produce a film, that's why Producers get paid the most!
Black women are the only women who are required to be a cheerleader, advocate and spokes person for " all women". I never, never, ever see with any other group or women!!
Vlad is on point for that one! Own it!! That’s the ONLY solution, not the easiest way, but it’s the best way. This is how people like Issa Rae and Tyler Perry started and 10/15 years later look where they are!
I really can't stand Vlad's interview style and often find him problematic. This interview is a perfect example because the argument about an artist's work "bombing" and them being expected to give money back is ludicrous af. He's not even acknowledging the main issue about Black female actresses like Taraji not being paid what they're worth. Her net worth being $12M is irrelevant, probably inaccurate, and still pales in comparison to her white female and male counterparts, who are bagging $20M per film.
She signed a contract
That's what I was about to say@@twizzy585ots . At the end of the day, she took the money. If you feel that you deserve more then then stop taking lowball offers. This is a grown adult making adult choices.
Do her projects bring in the same amount of money as her white counterparts? If they do then yea it’s very wrong. And yes I do think there is an element of racism in Hollywood
@twizzy585ful
What Taraji is saying that she has to fight for the contract from jump. They low ball her with the initial offer. With her career the initial offer should be in the same range as her white female colleagues. Viola Davis has been called the black Meryl Streep but she's not offered Meryl Street money. She has to fight for what she's worth.
Do you understand the narrative now?
I like Taraji, ever since she was in Baby Boy. However, capitalism doesn't care how much you think you're worth. As an owner, I send you a contract based on what i think your value is. I'm taking all of the risk - if you don't like my offer you can say no and I miss out on your talents. Its like selling a home - the market sets the rate, not the home owner. Vlad is using a growth mindset with his thinking. Instead of complaining about it, he just built his own thing.
Thank you Luenell…you are so right. Women across professions are underpaid.
Because they don’t bring in the audiences. Do you really think Mel can have? The same audience is Dave Chappelle? It has nothing to do with being a woman. It’s pure delusion.
I agree with you.
Primarily BLACK.
Truth for sure.
No they are not it just shows y'all don't know shit. It's illegal to pay different wages based on sex. All she said was basically the men work longer and harder. Smh. If you doing 4 shows a week and I'm doing 7 or 11 of course I'm making more money than you and if you don't have anybody at home how the hell can you not work all these extra shows it makes no sense. Always crying and trying to make yourselves look like a victim.
If Taraji thinks she deserves more then I agree with her..she has every right to complain about her money period!!! She is a very good actor and deserves more pay!!!
How do you accept a $1, then complain about the $1 YOU took? 🤔 Just say No!
He’s literally SCREAMING over his guest !! 😂😂😂😂😂
Love , love her. She speaks the truth without a grudge or hate
She’s so round up. They get paid based off of the audience they bring in. The men bring bigger audiences. That’s what it is.
@@GeminicricketiAnd that’s all! 🤷🏽♀️
Love that she's standing for her sister.
She knows how to play these questions out, and she knows who signs her pay checks.
I agree with Vlad that some of these actresses, actors and producers have enough money and pull to create their own projects. Get all the money instead of begging someone else to give you pennies. Taraji can make more money doing her own thing.
Luenell is so great. I love her work.
Taraji is a voice and she will be heard. I hate that she is experiencing disrespect when it comes to recognition in Hollywood as she is a great actress. This woman has been through some thangs! Not sure if anyone remembers when she contemplated suicide during the pandemic? She was dealing with internal demons and hardships. Do y”all remember when she was dating Lamar Odom and he left her for the younger Khloe Kardashian? This actually happened and then he proposed 1 month into the relationship with Khloe. That hurt pretty bad I’m sure but Taraji still stood tall and continued to master her craft. Some may think a millionaire crying over money is insensitive and out of touch with society but it really isn’t. This is her livelihood. Us in the real world have cellphone bills and rent and mortgages and schools and loans and celebrities also have bills and mortgages and IRS and car insurance but on a greater spectrum. Small income, small bills but bills we struggle with. Celebrities have large incomes, celebrity type incomes and celebrity type bills. Astronomical bills. A celebrity like Will Smith and Chris Rock and Margo Robbie been making income and good income for a while where as Taraji didn’t have those same opportunities.
At this point, Taraji and other actresses have to think outside the box and look at other opportunities such as independent directors, producers and writers. She can do mainstream and independent movies as well bc the independent artists are the wave of the future and getting in on the ground floor of that will reap rewards. Expand her circle and peddle her influence in other markets as well. The US market isn't the only market in this world.
@@PistachiosPurses, I agree with you, the US MARKET is not the only market, I live in the Caribbean, and I will tell you,TARAJI, is no WILL SMITH, ANGELA BASSET, NOR HALLE BERRY, in this part of the world, she is not "WORLD FAMOUS" to me her most famous project Internationally was "EMPIRE" CLOUR PURPLE MADE 18 million,over the CHRISTMAS WEEKEND, BIG BOX OFFICE STARS salaries are much more than that, because their movies make more than that, TARAJI is not a big BOX OFFICE DRAW, no one is going to watch a movie just to see her. This is the most talk I have ever heard about her, so this whole thing should be a blessing to her, she did not get the money she wanted, but she got "FAME" and to some its worth a lot more than money.😅😅
@@patriciajones6771 i watch movies for taraji
well say
@@patriciajones6771just because she’s not has famous in the Caribbean, that makes Taraji not “world famous”? There are other parts of the world… ijs
It's disingenuous to compare the Borat guy with black actors because we all know how Hollywood and America work.
Dear Black celebs, STOP going to VLAD TV telling our business. Vlad is not for us!
I love this woman’s honesty. ❤
Fantasia will do all of the things bc she isn't an actor like Monique, and is greatful. Whereas Monique knew that she didn't have to appear everywhere to promote a movie, etc. So Oprah will help a Fantasia more than a Taraji or Monique, etc and that's what's happening. Fantasia will also get the award. But after years of acting, she might feel the same as them eventually.
Bet You love her big large dirty underwear too!
@@24KinfOtrue
I hope Taraji gets the pay she feels she deserves.
She won't if she doesn't ask for it and be willing to walk if they don't give it to her. She killed that shit in Benjamin Button. I know that Heffa Cate Blachett made at least 7mil. Brad made over 10 mil. So why tf did Taraji ask for 500k? 🤦🏾♀️ She ended up only getting 150k. When she should have asked for 5 mil, she probably would have gotten 2 mil.
She should have acted insulted when they offered her 150k. I bet they would have called her 2 weeks later and gave her over a Mil. That role was hers. You can't be scared that someone else will get it.
She is getting what she deserves y'all over hype her she's a b list actor at best
if she's still black. . .she won't.
@@blackispower9803Maybe she feels she’s not progressing in her career
This is the same thing I've been saying. If you don't like what you're being paid as an actor why not go ahead and produce your own films, 🤷🏿♂️ I've been saying that. If taraji doesn't like with her paying her she should just start producing her own movies and putting them out herself.
This guy's life is so easy, he sees things so clearly and has a grasp on reality.
I'm confused. Taraji stated that her pay is low compared to her peers. When she us initially contracted for the role, no one knows the box office numbers, so shouldn't her pay be based on her experience and accomplishments, like her peers? Vlad appeared to take the question in a different direction.
Why not walk away from the role if you don’t feel like it’s enough? It’s like other people come in negotiating their deals..get more money but she accepted her offer .. and want to be mad somebody else negotiated a better deal. That makes no sense.
He sounds like he hates black women.
100% Well said! @@ferrariphilx
@@ferrariphilxShe doesn't live or work beneath her means. She has to keep those high ass bills paid. So, she takes what she can get. That's true for most people.
yeah he is gas lighting
Taraji’s box office is nearly 3 billion and avg of approximately 18 million per film. One of her largest films was actually an overseas hit about the women of NASA! Pay her!!!!! She’s done the work and she is sad because she’s 53…her primary earning years are behind her 😢
so at 18 million per film ( which really isn’t a lot once you deduct the cost of filming AND marketing and promotion) should she be getting paid the same as actors in films that grossed 100 to 300 million??????
That’s what happens when you get in a business solely based on looks for women.. like if you’re a model or actress you A. Have a lifespan B. Can always be replaced by younger more attractive women who will work for less.
18 mil a film is nothing.
You get an opportunity, not an outcome!
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@@marchazard8042She never said that! Do you all listen or what? Taraji doesn't get a million per film. One million. She never has. Taraji simply said she's tired of being offered so little when she's more than proven she can sell a project.
You all are conflating Taraji with Mo'Nique.
Luenell Is Not Afraid To Tell The Truth 💯💯 Salute Queen Finally Somebody With a Backbone To Standup For Another Black Queen 💕💕💕👑
Professional POV: Minorities will never make what the others do. Its just the fact of the matter. Do well, either way. Your performance will always speak for you, Darling ❤❤
This happens in every industry. The difference is, we at home, are dealing with it while trying to raise children on salary or an hourly rate, not living in a mansion wearing earrings that cost more than my rent. Seems out of touch but I get it.
Exactly. You're on 100% righ and not only that you she been in the business for over 20 years. She should have been a better negotiator
I don't think she's rich. I think she's upper middle class. She made 150k for a film. Minus 35% tax and 30% for her team. That's regular money
@@12-Jewels If you believe that then I've got an imaginary bridge. I want to sell you. I'm not saying she's bookoo rich but she's well off. She's not going to be hurting for money if she retired today
@@flyguy7825 maybe "normal" people retired. Nice house in the Texas suburbs. But she's not loaded for award winning actress.
At the end of the day, it’s app rich people problems
Lunell said “ I had an edible “ I respect her for that 😂
Acting is it's own craft and skillset. Suggesting that every talented black actress should raise funds to become a writer or producer, to also act in their own projects is absurd!!
Exactly! Shouldnt have to be like that! 💯%!
It would be nice to actually hear the reply of the person being interviewed
Ms. Luenell is just the cutest person around. She is someone I can listen to all day.
Shes a queen
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@@SubRaider What is your definition of a queen?
It is sad to hear that Taraji's black woman's tears were interpreted as complaining. "She is just tired of being sick and tired." (FLH) It ain't easy being a BW.😢
Exactly she said she is sick of having to fight for more money she is being low balled out the gait and still has to Fight for more. People listen to her interview
I’d never expect him to get it. He’s okay making money on the backs of individuals he has no respect for.
I fully agree with vlad on this one…they have all those connections and access to money but never create their own projects smh…I’m surprised a big director or actor hasn’t come to dominate youtube
Just like a job… they pay you enough to come back. Not enough to start your own
@@Footballscripted_ if Luenell got 1mill for Borat…that is most def enough to get something started
I don't know whom the uncomfortable off screen disembodied voice belongs to, but apparently this interview is about HIM, not the celebrity's energy we opened the thumbnail to visit.
You dont get what you deserve, you get what you can negotiate. Thats the real world
❤❤"Facts, the world weak. Just be happy with you can negotiate, make sure it's decent. "
Unfortunately, not everyone values the voice of Black women, so negotiation has not proved effective in many cases. What is most true in the real world is that on average, the Black race is paid far less, regardless of education and experience. I agree, though, that Black people must continue to take a stand for change so that the real world reflects respect for all people.
Exactly 💯 💯 or do your own shit
True.
@@user-hg2ek4nl6wthat’s her fault, they picked her for the role so it’s her job to negotiate the best deal for herself. All that shit is done before a camera turns on. Don’t complain about money when a movie doing good lol you already signed and got wtf you got. But because she black it’s a uproar?? Why cause she took what they gave her??? That’s on her
Like Luenell said "you negotiate what you want to get paid ". If u negotiate an ok amount, don't complain when you are given that ok amount.
this is not a fair argument, people sometimes have to strike because they are not giving fair wages...Sometimes you have to feed your family and are not in the position of power like the hollywood studios.
Because she was raising a child and she had people working for her that she had to pay. Plus, you have to take a job... or you won't get the next
@@TheRedScareIsAliveThank you! These idiotic comments are triggering. Eventually you get black balled into being labeled difficult and your offers stop altogether.
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I think that the interviewer totally missed the point of why Taraji P Henson was upset. She was upset because her pay is not standard for her level of expertise . It’s not comparable to other actors with the same or less amount of significant roles. In addition why should she have to go fund her own project in order to be paid properly.
If Taraji did her own movie independently i think her fans would make it her most successful just to stick it to Hollywood.
Thank you, thank you. I totally agree! This is what I was trying to say in my long comment. You hit it directly. She can do this. This is why I say to dry those tears and it’s time for her to build her own!
Luenell said "I aint complaining at all. I appreciate my check" 😂😂😂
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All actors aren’t writers, producers and directors. Their profession is acting. When nurses are underpaid, we don’t ask them, “Why don’t you just do surgery too?” We don’t ask teacher to be principals and other high level administrators so they can get a living wage. Why can’t actors just be actors and get fair pay? He didn’t prove his point. He is simply talking to someone who wasn’t prepared to counter his stupidity. There’s a difference.
Also, Taraji’s argument is I have these accomplishments and this kind of box office draw, why do I have to start over from step one every negotiation? Of course this culture vulture doesn’t get it.
You make a good point but to perform surgery (using your example) you need more schooling and qualifications. Vlad is saying you are a creative, do something creative on your own. It really isnt hard to get a project off the ground though you are correct on getting director, producer and crew on board. It just gets old hearing people crying about being victims when the facts are you have other options. Happy New Year
He did prove his point. If you're not happy about what you are getting, go get it yourself.
@@kingjojo15this is capitalism dumbass. Aren’t you the same clowns claiming Tory caught his case for going independent? If the talent did their own production, talentless hacks like Vlad will go broke. So people like him will make life very hard. It’s not impossible but not easy
you call him dumb but he said from A BUSINESS point of view. This is why negotiations happen for every movie. Every movie has different investors and if that movie fails, the investors are taking on all of the risk.
He made his point because he is coming from the stand point of the one that brings the more capital. When you bring more capital i.e the infrastructure, the cameras etc… ; you have to factor all of that before paying the actors . And like he said if the film flopped , why don’t the actor give the money back. Acting is a not job comparable to all the jobs you cited . As an actor , you are an independent employee so you are at the mercy of the industry that you are in , unless you decide to make the movie yourself , which most of those actors don’t wanna do because they know it is hard.
Somewhere around 7 mins that energy shifted! 😂😂😂 bring that same energy and do it yourself and put in the work and be accountable for your own pay!
This is exactly why I can't stand Vlad: talking over Luenell, agreeing with himself, and coming up with BS suppositions. Movies aren't made by one person in front of the camera. If every notable Black actor/actress decided to open their own production company, etc, he doesn't think that goalposts would be moved?
Taraji, Angela, Viola, Monique, Sheryl Lee, Gabrielle, Tiffany, Regina K., and several others have all said the same thing about low pay. It's true. It is also true in other industries besides the entertainment industry.
That's why I left what I was doing and decided to go build my own stuff because I got tired of being on other people's payrolls, letting them get all of the juice of my talent, and getting pats on the head. They will literally do anything other than just pay you what you're worth. They'll buy you things, give you a modest bonus at the end of the year, and give you a nearly meaningless promotion or title, but they won't pay you the salary that you are worth.
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I call 🧢 because Angela makes 450k per episode for 911.
Damn ! 450k?? Go Miss Angela 💪🏾
@@4u2c95she's on a whole Different level. Her and Viola Davis are probably the most highest paid woman
@@4u2c95that's now. For many y3ars she was underpaid
I LOVE Luenell! She's so chilled!
I am glad Shuler King addressed this. Vlad was definitely stuck in his privilege.
Taraji should not be making Streep money. Stop it lol
Taraji is a great actress. She should create her own films. Hollywood, like everything else in America is a business. It's about the number of seats you can fill in theatres. Unfortunately, the new Color Purple did not do well at the movies. It cost $100,000,000.00 to make and generated $19,000.000.00 at the box office during the first weekend.
Great point!
2nd top grossing movie on opening night EVER. So, if that was the first night, then it will reach and most likely exceed thar 100 Mil over all.
Great actress? Slow down.
She should create her own films? Yes it's so easy. When you making yours 🎬
@@dezymo34 Probably not. Studio might end up doing a write off.
He has some valid Business points. Also, the Actors/Actresses have charge what their worth and OR walk away like Taraji is considering… also, maybe add a CLAUSE in their contract, like “IF this film exceeds our expectations/trajectory, I get so much MORE, per…”
Vlad wants to why Taraji P. Henson, an Emmy and Oscar nominated actress, couldn’t get her own projects green lit, when she literally just said the studio didn’t even respect her enough to have food and transportation while filming The Color Purple. So who would she would went to if it’s clear most Hollywood studios don’t respect black actresses enough to even pay them fairly or have food and transportation? Pls answer the question Vlad, because why haven’t you invited Taraji on your show so she can explain it you.
Luenell is an incredible spokesperson on many topics. I love how she speaks on it without disrespecting the issue at hand. One thing, show your natural beauty and lose those darn eyelashes love.
Nope 🖐🏽 have you seen her without them? 😱
She does on her Instagram lives! She have a scarf, no makeup and a blunt! 😆
@@tonnettegrayson1657I do not want to see that 😅
She comes off cowardly... bc they were all going in on Mo when she was hollering, but now... "We agree, but it was your delivery" No...
.....buuut I still like her...
Vlad you’ve Only speaking from your perspective and not the actress side. Taraji has been entertaining us a whole lot more than most actresses nowadays.
I would love to see her do a sitcom... she's a talented soul .
I’m with vlad on this one
Amazing how Millionaires complain about pay. But you have single mothers catching the bus working 2 jobs in the country. WTF
I love Luenell's look, She is like a "birthday party" everytime I see her.
I hope y’all be apologizing to Monique for blackballing her doing exactly what Taraji and Viola were doing first
Luenell is going to give it to you straight, no chaser every time.
Great interview. Love Love Love Luenell. Always honest and raw! Thank you Luenell for your valuable on camera opinion. Thank you Vlad for keeping on the very important topic of underpay, rather than succumbing to the temptation of turning it into a baseless characterization pitting TPH against Oprah, as some individuals are deceitfully attempting to do solely for the sake of garnering views and clicks.
So true👏🏾
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The recklessness is which this man speaks…it takes more than just “knowing a few investors” to make a movie. You have to factor in cast, crew, marketing, time, and countless other factors to make a movie. Then, the movie HAS to be a success or you may not get another opportunity to make another one for years and how do you think most actors recoup their money? They have to get hired again on someone else’s project…this is why most actors don’t create their own projects. Michael Jai White is also a man which still negates Taraji’s point about the pay disparity between BLACK WOMEN and the rest of Hollywood. I wish that anyone who isn’t black and a woman would listen sometimes instead of thinking they know what we go through
Vlad, I must say to be fare, you made a lot of good points.😂
First of all, Luenell is NOT on the level of Taraji. If he really wants to know why actors don't do their own projects, he should ask those actors.
Taraji? I’ve seen her one movie, it was an okay movie. Unless she can draw big money on her own, she is not equivalent to Meryl Streep.
NO ONE is equivalent to Meryl Streep! But, you said it yourself. . .you've only seen one (1) of Taraji's movies. Therefore, you're not qualified to speak on how much this talented veteran should earn.
PERIODTTT Mada!!!