Bryce Dallas Howard has revealed that she was paid significantly less than her co-star Chris Pratt for their work in the Jurassic World trilogy. Despite reports suggesting she earned $8 million compared to Pratt’s $10 million for the second film, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Howard disclosed that her actual pay was even lower than reported. The pay gap persisted through the trilogy’s final film, Jurassic World Dominion, which grossed over $1 billion globally in 2022.
Howard explained that her lower pay was due to a three-movie contract she signed in 2014, which locked in her salary before her role and value in Hollywood increased. During her negotiations, she faced limitations due to the industry standards of that time. However, Chris Pratt actively advocated for her to receive equal compensation for other opportunities not bound by their original contracts, such as video games and theme park rides. Pratt took it upon himself to negotiate on Howard’s behalf, ensuring she received equal pay in these areas.
Bryce praised Pratt for his efforts, stating that she ended up earning more from these ancillary ventures than from the movies themselves. This situation has highlighted ongoing issues of pay inequality in Hollywood, as seen in other cases like Kirsten Dunst being paid significantly less than Tobey Maguire for Spider-Man 2.
Overall, Bryce Dallas Howard’s experience sheds light on the pay disparity that still exists in the entertainment industry and the importance of advocating for equal pay in all professional settings.
