Angelina Jolie May Be Offered Less than Brad Pitt to Star in a Movie Together as a Couple – Details
Hollywood’s former power couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, may be headed for an on-screen reunion, but with a controversial catch—Jolie is reportedly being offered less than Pitt for the project.
Industry insiders claim that a major studio is eyeing the ex-couple for a high-profile romance drama, banking on their undeniable chemistry and turbulent real-life history to attract audiences. However, negotiations have hit an early snag as sources suggest that Pitt is set to receive a significantly higher paycheck than Jolie.
A Pay Gap in Hollywood’s Power Duo?
While both stars are A-list actors with Academy Awards under their belts, reports suggest that Pitt is being positioned as the film’s lead, justifying his higher salary. Some argue that this is a reflection of Hollywood’s longstanding gender pay gap, a problem Jolie herself has previously spoken out about.
Back in 2017, Jolie openly criticized wage disparities in the industry, stating, “Actresses have fought hard to be taken seriously, but there’s still an imbalance in what we’re offered versus our male counterparts.” If these reports hold true, it could reignite the conversation about fairness in Hollywood salaries, especially when both stars share equal star power.
A Complex Professional Reunion
Jolie and Pitt, who co-starred in 2005’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith, have not shared the screen since their highly publicized divorce in 2016. Their last film together, By the Sea (2015), was a deeply personal project written and directed by Jolie. The film explored the unraveling of a marriage, an eerie foreshadowing of their own relationship’s eventual collapse.
Since their split, the two have been entangled in a legal battle over their winery, Château Miraval, and custody of their children. Despite their personal turmoil, a movie reunion could be a lucrative venture, drawing millions of curious fans eager to see them together again—albeit fictionally.
Will Jolie Accept the Offer?
The question remains: will Angelina Jolie agree to the project under these terms? Sources close to the actress suggest she is hesitant, particularly given the pay discrepancy and her past advocacy for equal pay in Hollywood.
Jolie is known for carefully selecting roles, often prioritizing meaningful projects over high-paying blockbusters. She has recently focused more on directing and humanitarian work rather than big-budget films.
On the other hand, Brad Pitt continues to dominate the box office with films like Bullet Train and Babylon, keeping him in the Hollywood limelight. Some speculate that his continued mainstream success is why studios may view him as the film’s bigger draw.
Public Reaction and the Bigger Picture
News of this potential pay gap has already sparked debates on social media. Fans are divided, with some arguing that pay should be based on box office pull, while others insist Jolie and Pitt are equally valuable to the project and should be compensated as such.
Whether or not the film materializes remains to be seen. But if Hollywood wants to send a message about equality, offering Jolie a fair deal might be the first step.
