NEW YORK—The Crown star Matt Smith says he supports fellow actor Claire Foy over the revelation that Foy was paid less than her male co-star in the Netflix drama. A producer disclosed last month that Foy, who starred as Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, was paid less than Smith, who played Prince Philip, because Smith was better known. Smith told The Hollywood Reporter he believes they should be paid “equally and fairly.” He says he’s pleased “it was resolved and they made amends.” Smith did not explain what he meant. Read more:Claire Foy reportedly paid less than co-star Matt Smith for The Crown

Source: thestar April 23, 2018 13:41 UTC