Robert Downey Jr has managed to become the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, but he isn't worth the money according to Gwyneth Paltrow.
The actress said her Iron Man and Avengers co-star shouldn't be getting massive pay cheques when women are earning a lot less for doing the same job.
"Your salary is a way to quantify what you're worth. If men are being paid a lot more for doing the same thing, it feels shitty," she told Variety.
"Look, nobody is worth the money that Robert Downey Jr is worth. But if I told you the disparity, you would probably be surprised."
Last year, Downey Jr made $80 million, which shot him to the top of Forbes' highest-paid actors list for the third year running.
Comparing that to the highest-paid female actor, Jennifer Lawrence, who earned $28 million less than Downey Jr in the same period for the same number of films, reveals quite a difference.
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Many women in Hollywood have spoken up about inequality recently, with Thelma and Louise star Geena Davis saying it's "frustrating" to work in an industry where men and women are not considered equal.
Sienna Miller also recently revealed she quit a play due to the significant pay gap between herself and her male co-star.
"The only way is to make a stand," Miller said. "We are going to have to make sacrifices to make change. I want to turn up and feel dignified."
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