Debra Messing called out E!’s gender pay gap while being interviewed on E!

"I was so shocked to hear that E! doesn’t believe in paying their female co-hosts the same as their male co-hosts."

Debra Messing called out E!’s gender pay gap while being interviewed on E!

Will & Grace star Debra Messing has criticised the E! network for failing to pay women the same as men in a live interview on the channel.

Arriving at the Golden Globes, Messing referenced the departure of presenter Catt Sadler, who resigned in December after learning her male co-star earned almost double her salary.

Messing told host Giuliana Rancic: "I was so shocked to hear that E! doesn’t believe in paying their female co-hosts the same as their male co-hosts. I miss Catt Sadler. We stand with her."

Catt Sadler responded to Messing's support, telling BuzzFeed News: "I am immensely grateful for the outpouring of support today. Time’s Up."

Eva Longoria also criticised E! while being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest on the channel.

Standing alongside Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon, Longoria stated: "We support gender equity and equal pay and we hope E! follows that lead with Catt."

The awards show was overshadowed by the sexual harassment scandal that has rocked Hollywood, with many stars taking a stand on the night.

Many celebs

Read More:

Meryl Streep, Emma Stone, Susan Sarandon, Emma Watson, Laura Dern and Michelle Williams were among the actresses who were accompanied by advocates in a “show of support for victims of sexual harassment and assault”.

The nominees and presenters also

Read More:

Many male celebrities in attendance, including Tom Hanks, James Franco and Gary Oldman, joined their colleagues in taking a stand, by dressing in black and wearing ’Time’s Up’ pins.

Missi Pyle wears a Time's Up pin as she arrives at the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Missi Pyle wears a Time's Up pin as she arrives at the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Time’s Up is the campaign to end gender discrimination across all industries, which is being backed by a number of Hollywood heavyweights,

- PA, additional reporting by Steve Neville.

More from the Golden Globes

Read More:
75th Golden Globes: Here is a list of the winners on the night

Read More:
In video: Highlights of Golden Globes overshadowed by abuse scandal

Read More:
Saoirse Ronan wins Best Actress; Irish director wins Best Film at Golden Globes

Read More:
Everyone LOVED Saoirse Ronan having her mom on FaceTime as she won her Golden Globe

Read More:
Activists accompany stars at the Golden Globes red carpet

Read More:
In pics: Stars don black at Golden Globes in solidarity with harassment victims

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Smartwatch with health app. Glowing neon icon on brick wall background Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future
(C)2024 Disney. Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Hotel Re-Opening Watch: Iconic Disneyland Paris hotel re-opens after two year renovation
ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited