Although Ayo Edebiri is currently conquering Hollywood, winning awards and people’s hearts, it seems that her success hasn’t translated into the ability to own a home. Despite the prevailing perception of Hollywood stars as gods, the recent revelations about the industry’s challenges for newcomers paint a different picture.
When asked how she manages to stay grounded amidst the wins and praises she’s been receiving lately, The Bear actress shared a candid take. Beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, she confessed that the real world has a way of bringing her back down to earth.
Ayo Edebiri’s Comment Shows How Hollywood’s Realities Can Be Beyond the Glitz
Making it in Hollywood is no easy feat. One would think that sweeping awards left and right, becoming the internet’s favorite, and starring in some of the biggest shows and movies would solidify one’s ground. However, the feeling of truly “making it” in the industry doesn’t necessarily settle in. It’s challenging to navigate the real world as a newcomer despite the apparent glitz and glamour associated with such achievements.
During the Emmy Awards, when the actress, Ayo Edebiri was asked how she stays humble, as reported by Vanity Fair, she responded cleverly by saying,
“I’m still renting, sooo…”
Edebiri has been on a winning streak lately. She got an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Critics’ Choice Award. At the Emmys on Monday, her win with Quinta Brunson from Abbott Elementary made them the first two Black actresses to win comedy acting Emmys in the same year. Despite all these achievements, Edebiri isn’t living a luxurious life. Her comments reveal the tough situation for new actors in Hollywood right now.
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Fans Are Schoked to Learn Hollywood’s Current Realities As They Come to Light
While this isn’t the first instance of actors shedding light on their struggles, particularly newcomers in the industry, last year witnessed a similar story unfold in front of the media with rising star Sydney Sweeney. She, too, unveiled the harsh truth of actors receiving meager pay from production companies, especially in the realm of streaming shows where residual income is non-existent.
Unless someone is a major star, the pay isn’t impressive. Sweeney also shared her personal challenges, revealing a lack of financial support and no one to lean on for help. Breaking down her earnings, she pointed out that 5% goes to lawyers, 10% to agents, and 3% to her business manager, leaving her with the rest.
Fans online also voiced their opinions on the matter by saying,
ppl are like “relatable” but isn’t it crazy how you can be starring in multiple movies and a television show and win 3 of the highest awards in one week and still not make enough to own your own house https://t.co/j2syIcW7VT
— wolfkiller lelio 🌙 (@lestat_thinker) January 16, 2024
I mean, yeah but also you have to consider property costs in LA, and the fact she still has to pay her team their percentage before tax, plus state & federal income taxes. I’d guess minimum she pays out 30% to her team, agent, mgr, lawyer, publicist…
— Cindy PikaChu Swing ✨朱良蒨 (she/her) 🌸✨ (@iamcindychu) January 17, 2024
multiple studios are making millions from this top young artist with the awards to match her performance. and she still has to pay rent each month like most young adults 😭🥹
— luca (@LucaGuadagnegro) January 17, 2024
I agreed when Sydney Sweeney said “they don’t pay actors like they used too” unless you’re A++ list
— lauren (@LaurenEJordan) January 17, 2024
It’s very disheartening to know this no wonder you don’t see so many talented ppl nowadays it’s not worth it
— missdeee (@Khyuovss) January 17, 2024
It’s a stark reminder that behind the scenes of Hollywood’s dazzling facade, emerging talents like Ayo Edebiri are facing financial hurdles and navigating a tightrope of industry challenges.
