Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer revealed that James helped her receive fair pay in her upcoming biographical series on Madam C.J.
Spencer told a Sundance crowd that James had to speak out on her behalf to receive equal pay to her male co-stars.
The series follows the life of beauty product entrepreneur Walker and is executive produced by James and Spencer, who also stars.
"I have to say, when I was negotiating my deal for ‘Madam C.J.,’ LeBron James had to intervene," she told the Park City crowd, per TMZ.
POST CONTINUES BELOWIt's also not the first time that LeBron James has spoken on the issue of women's equality.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter , James used the example of Serena Williams to explain the way that women of color have to fight to be seen as equals.
- Octavia Spencer LeBron Helped Me Get Equal Pay ... On Netflix SeriesTMZ
- Octavia Spencer: LeBron James Helped Me Negotiate Equal Pay on Netflix SeriesBleacher Report
- LeBron James Helped Octavia Spencer Get Equal Pay On Netflix SeriesHotNewHipHop
- Actress Octavia Spencer Says LeBron Backed Her Push For Equal Pay On Netflix ...Total Pro Sports
- How LeBron James Negotiated To Get Octavia Spencer Fair Pay For Netflix MovieBlackSportsOnline
- Octavia Spencer: 'LeBron James helped me get equal pay on Netflix series'Film News
- Octavia Spencer Says LeBron James Helped Her Get Equal Pay for Netflix SeriesOlisaTv (blog)
- Octavia Spencer says LeBron James 'had to intervene' to get her paid fairly ...Daily Mail
