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[Dalek]

Amy Schumer insisted Netflix pay her the same as Chris Rock or Dave Chappelle

Income inequality has become an increasingly discussed topic in Hollywood in recent years, as women and members of minorities stand up for the apparently still-radical idea that they should be paid as much as their white or male co-stars. That disparity (and the outrage it provokes) even extends outside TV and movies, and into the world of stand-up, with a recent Variety post highlighting stand-up comic Amy Schumer's efforts to get equal compensation for her work from Netflix.

Schumer released a new stand-up special with the streaming service, The Leather Special, earlier this year. But shortly after she signed the deal with the company, stories began to break about the massive, $20 million paydays Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock had both pulled down for booking similar gigs. Schumer—who was reportedly being paid $11 million for her own set—went back to the company, demanding something closer to equal pay for her work. It's not clear if she got an exactly equal paycheck, but the company did move to bring her pay and the male comics' in line with each other.

 

[DogDude]

She isn't as popular as them but also wouldn't have the oppurtunity to be

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

Good for her.

 

[Draper]

But she's not as good as them.

 

[Kyzer]

I'd need to see the receipts, without knowing what they pulled in ticket sales and what she pulls it could be about right or not

 

[Mistah]

Who is she? honest question. Never heard of her before :/

 

[Bucca]

Schumer is fucking lucky she even got 11 million.

That's way above her shitty level of comedy compared to Chapelle and Rock

 

[Byakuya769]

Good for her.

 

[FinalStageBoss]

Why? They are much better than her tbh

 

[Makki]

You gotta earn it first Schumer. Women comedians deserve a bigger spotlight and potential big paying opportunities, but she isn't exactly a beacon of fresh comedy.

 

[old manatee]

It's about time white comedians were paid as much as black comedians.

 

[Zeyphersan]

If she thinks she’s worth more, let her say so. Good on her

 

[Giolon]

Is Amy Schumer as big of a draw as Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock? I don't think so, but if she was able to get a better deal for herself, then good for her!

 

[Zimbardo]

she's not on the same level. not worth it.

 

[SolarPowered]

Uhhh

hmm

Kinda gotta build up to Dave's level first.

 

[excelsiorlef]

Well this thread is gonna be a winner.

 

[iavi]

Schumer sucks, but I don't fault anybody for getting their paper

 

[Gentleman Jack]

But she's not as good as them.

Irrelevant to Netflix's spending priorities in a year where Adam Sandler pulled down $50 million.

 

[diunxx]

She is no Dave Chapelle, I doubt she got that much in the end.

 

[gdt]

Good for her. She's probably doing similar ticket sales as them too.

 

[ForkNetwork]

Im all about that equal pay, but does Schumer have the critical and public acclaim that someone like Chappelle has?

 

[sturgboski]

Is it because they are men or because they are funnier/have more fans/better etc?

I mean I applaud pay equality but Chappelle and Rock are leagues better than Schumer.

Hopefully this doesn't devolve into her stealing jokes.

Edit: missed Chris Rock. Also another poster rained on the parade mentioning Adam Sandler. *sigh*

 

[otapnam]

if she had worked as long as chapelle & rock and had the same fanbase and viewerships then that makes sense. But she's not on the same level.

 

[CambriaRising]

I respect the hustle, but I very much dislike her work.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Hopefully shes also paying royalties for some of those 'lateral thinking' bits

 

[-MD-]

Why? They've been in the game so much longer than her and are infinitely better at what they do.

 

[Sandfox]

So she wants to get paid the same amount as two of the most famous stand-up comedians of all time?

 

[reKon]

It's about time white comedians were paid as much as black comedians.

haha

 

[idlewild_]

Whoa, $20mil for a set? Did not realize that those specials were that expensive.

 

[SystemBug]

How much did Hasan Minhaj get paid for his?

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

I mean, she's nowhere near as good, but getting payed more is always good, regardless of what she "should earn".

 

[VeeP]

Why? They are much better than her tbh

You gotta earn it first Schumer. Women comedians deserve a bigger spotlight and potential big paying opportunities, but she isn't exactly a beacon of fresh comedy.

Pretty much my thoughts.

How much did Hasan Minhaj get paid for his?

I'm curious as well. His special was great IMO.

If she brings in similar numbers fans, then she should get paid. Simple.

Great point as well. Netflix probably has statistics and paid what they thought was appropriate and what she could bring in. Female viewers who don't watch stand up generally might have even tuned it just for her.

 

[Darth Pinche]

If she brings in similar numbers fans, then she should get paid. Simple.

 

[glow]

Good, she deserves it. She's a very popular comedian.

 

[QuantumZebra]

Well this thread is gonna be a winner.

LOL yup.

Good for her.

 

[entremet]

Irrelevant to Netflix's spending priorities in a year where Adam Sandler pulled down $50 million.

Well Netflix has the data on views. Sandler brings them in. I guess Schumer does too.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

But shortly after she signed the deal with the company, stories began to break about the massive, $20 million paydays Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock had both pulled down for booking similar gigs. Schumer—who was reportedly being paid $11 million for her own set—went back to the company, demanding something closer to equal pay for her work. It’s not clear if she got an exactly equal paycheck, but the company did move to bring her pay and the male comics’ in line with each other.

How dare she successfully negotiate! Doesn't she realize she's not as good as Chappelle and Rock?!!?

 

[The Faceless Master]

how does that saying go again?

"equality is for white women."

yeah, that's it.

 

[IrishNinja]

12 Angry Men Inside Amy Schumer made me a fan

Good for her.

agreed, get paid

Who is she? honest question. Never heard of her before :/

...really?

Well this thread is gonna be a winner.

already is fam

Irrelevant to Netflix's spending priorities in a year where Adam Sandler pulled down $50 million.

exactly this

 

[Einchy]

lol @ Amy Schumer being paid as much as Dave Chappelle.

 

[Camper Van Beethoven]

People should get paid based on their value. If she's as popular as them she should he paid as much. Is she?

 

[gatti-man]

Irrelevant to Netflix's spending priorities in a year where Adam Sandler pulled down $50 million.

Wow Netflix is straight getting robbed.

 

[Alienous]

That isn't how equality works.

She was just trying her luck.

 

[DizzyCaffeine]

I like Schumer, but her last comedy special sucked. I'm not watching another unless it gets rave reviews.

 

[Atom Heart Mother]

huh?? she isn't even remotely funny as Dave Chappelle.

Spoiler

shes not really funny in the first place though

If someone like Tina Fey wasn't getting paid as much as them, yeah it'd be a big deal.

 

[Aeana]

Women get paid less than men -> "well maybe they should learn to negotiate like men do!"

Woman negotiates for higher pay, is successful -> "fuck that she doesn't deserve it!"

 

[pswii60]

Irrelevant to Netflix's spending priorities in a year where Adam Sandler pulled down $50 million.

Adam Sandler is still stupidly popular whether we like it or not (and whether we could even find someone who admits they like him).

 

[Ninja Scooter]

huh?? she isn't even remotely funny as Dave Chappelle.

Spoiler

shes not really funny in the first place though

If someone like Tina Fey wasn't getting paid as much as them, yeah it'd be a big deal.

You don't get paid based on how funny you are. That's not how this works at all.

 

[ShirAhava]

I honestly have never heard of 'Amy Schumer' before in my life...as much as Dave or Chris? waaaaaa...Is she big in Europe or something?

 

[Johndoey]

Good for her.