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Amid this backdrop, controversy arose over perceived pay disparities between actors of the One Piece series and the She-Hulk cast. News outlets and social media pushed a narrative suggesting that Tatiana Maslany, the star of She-Hulk, was underpaid compared to Kengo Kaku, who plays Zoro in One Piece. Specifically, reports claimed Kaku made five times more per episode than Maslany.
Salary Comparisons
Kengo Kaku (Zoro in One Piece): Approximately $220,000 per episode
Tatiana Maslany (Jennifer Walters in She-Hulk): About $50,000 per episode
This stark contrast has fueled discussions about pay equity, often painting Maslany as a victim of Hollywood’s unfair wage practices. Critics argue that this comparison is misleading, given the different contexts: