$13 million pay gap between Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt for Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' reignites gender pay disparity

The actor is said to be receiving $22 million to portray lead male character Frank, while Emily is getting paid $ 9 million to take on the role of leading lady Lily
UPDATED DEC 28, 2018

And the era of paying actresses less money than Hollywood actors continues to thrive. According to a new report, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is getting paid way more money than his leading lady, Emily Blunt, for their upcoming Disney movie, 'Jungle Cruise'.

The actor is said to be receiving $22 million to portray lead male character Frank, while Emily is getting paid $9 million to take on the role of leading lady Lily, a whopping $13 million dollar difference. The payment disparity also means that the Rock will take home double the salary as the 'Devil Wears Prada' actress.

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