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Lawrence’s claims sparked widespread backlash and ridicule because they lack consistency when examined alongside her past earnings. In fact, her historical paychecks paint a different picture — a narrative that contradicts her current victimhood.
Seven years prior, she received $8 million for Passengers — more than her male co-star Chris Pratt, who earned $12 million. This already indicates that, at least at an earlier stage in her career, her gender did not hinder her earning potential. On the contrary, she often commanded higher pay due to her status as a top-tier star and box office draw.