Olivia Colman criticized the persistent gender pay disparity in the film industry during a CNN interview, suggesting she'd earn more as a male actor.

She identified the outdated belief that male actors are bigger box office draws as a key reason for the pay gap.

Colman highlighted a double standard regarding the use of obscenities by actors based on their gender.

The discussion occurred while promoting her film 'Wicked Little Letters,' which is based on the Littlehampton poison-pen scandal of 1923.

Her comments emphasized the broader issue of unequal pay for women and people of color in entertainment.

Forbes' list for 2023 highlighted the disparity with Adam Sandler as the highest paid actor, followed by Margot Robbie, and Jennifer Aniston being one of the few women in the top 10.