Black-ish star renegotiating contract

Jan 22, 2018 | 6:15 AM

Tracee Ellis Ross has addressed reports that surfaced last week revealing that she gets paid significantly less than her co-star, Anthony Anderson, for her role on black-ish. In a post uploaded to social media, Ross explained, “There has been a lot of conversation and speculation the last few days regarding by Black-ish salary. I was in renegotiation like many actors find themselves in during the fourth season of a successful show. I wanted to be compensated in a way that matches my contribution to a show that I love for many reasons, including the opportunity it allows me to reshape what it is to be a fully realized black woman on TV.”

  • She added, “The words and thoughts that were in the original article that started this public conversation were not mine; there were never any threats. I wish I would have been called by the reporter to confirm that. Having had my renegotiation become a public conversation was awkward, but I’m grateful for the outpouring of support. I’m truly thankful that important conversations are taking place about fighting for women’s worth and equality, and tightening the pay gap in every industry.”