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Part 4: Michael Jai White: Taraji Couldn't Negotiate Her Salary as 4th Lead in "Benjamin Button"
Part 2: Vlad Tells Michael Jai White: I Apologize for Mentioning Taraji's Net Worth
Part 1: Michael Jai White on Taraji P Henson Crying Over Low Wages: She Has to Sing for Her Supper
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Michael Jai White and Vlad continued to focus on Taraji P. Henson, who took a supporting role in "Benjamin Button." She asked for a $500,000 payment but only received $150,000, which was 0.1% of the film's $150 million budget. Despite lower pay, the actress' performance earned an Oscar nomination, catapulting her into higher-status roles afterward. Some argue the pay was grossly inadequate, while others see it as relatively fair given the business aspect of filmmaking. It was suggested that the actress arguably turned a $150,000 role into a $500,000 performance with her talent, hence meriting added compensation. However, counterarguments highlighted the transactional nature of business, where renegotiating wages based on performance isn't standard practice.
