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Gender equality: Actor Michael Sheen 'would take pay cut' | Gender equality: Actor Michael Sheen 'would take pay cut' |
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Actor Michael Sheen has said he would "absolutely" take a pay cut if it meant being paid the same as an actress. | Actor Michael Sheen has said he would "absolutely" take a pay cut if it meant being paid the same as an actress. |
Speaking at a March4Women event in London, he said it was "absolutely imperative" that people were "paid the same for doing the same work". | Speaking at a March4Women event in London, he said it was "absolutely imperative" that people were "paid the same for doing the same work". |
London Mayor Sadiq Khan was among those attending Care International's march promoting gender equality. | London Mayor Sadiq Khan was among those attending Care International's march promoting gender equality. |
It also marked the 100th anniversary of some women getting the vote. | It also marked the 100th anniversary of some women getting the vote. |
Mr Sheen's comments also come ahead of the 90th Academy Awards, in Los Angeles, where female campaigns #MeToo and #TimesUp are expected to feature prominently. | Mr Sheen's comments also come ahead of the 90th Academy Awards, in Los Angeles, where female campaigns #MeToo and #TimesUp are expected to feature prominently. |
In October 2017 the New York Times reported allegations that film producer Harvey Weinstein had sexually harassed several actresses, including Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd. | In October 2017 the New York Times reported allegations that film producer Harvey Weinstein had sexually harassed several actresses, including Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd. |
He has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex made against him. | He has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex made against him. |
Prime Minister Theresa May tweeted her support to those on Sunday's march, quoting Conservative MP Ken Clarke's description of her as 'a bloody difficult woman'. | Prime Minister Theresa May tweeted her support to those on Sunday's march, quoting Conservative MP Ken Clarke's description of her as 'a bloody difficult woman'. |
Mr Sheen, whose major roles include Hollywood film Frost/Nixon, said the #MeToo and #TimesUp campaigns showed that there is "clearly a moment happening" but "we have to make sure that this doesn't just remain a moment". | Mr Sheen, whose major roles include Hollywood film Frost/Nixon, said the #MeToo and #TimesUp campaigns showed that there is "clearly a moment happening" but "we have to make sure that this doesn't just remain a moment". |
What is the gender pay gap? | What is the gender pay gap? |
Gender pay gap 'widens for graduates' | Gender pay gap 'widens for graduates' |
He added: "Men and women, both make sure that this goes on into the future to make permanent change. | He added: "Men and women, both make sure that this goes on into the future to make permanent change. |
"We have to look at what the systemic challenges are. Not just if there are individual monsters who have done terrible things. | "We have to look at what the systemic challenges are. Not just if there are individual monsters who have done terrible things. |
"We have to each of us look at what our own individual responsibility is." | "We have to each of us look at what our own individual responsibility is." |
Those marching included activist Bianca Jagger and Dr Helen Pankhurst, the great-granddaughter of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst. | Those marching included activist Bianca Jagger and Dr Helen Pankhurst, the great-granddaughter of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst. |
Dr Pankhurst said there was a "great energy" and that "day after day after day there's a media story saying we are not going to tolerate this anymore". | Dr Pankhurst said there was a "great energy" and that "day after day after day there's a media story saying we are not going to tolerate this anymore". |
Supporters on the march wore iconic sashes similar to suffragettes in the 1910s, with slogans such as Deeds Not Words and banners reading Bloody Difficult Women. | Supporters on the march wore iconic sashes similar to suffragettes in the 1910s, with slogans such as Deeds Not Words and banners reading Bloody Difficult Women. |
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