LeBron James helped Octavia Spencer get properly paid. Photo / Getty Images
Octavia Spencer says LeBron James is responsible for her getting pay parity for 'Madam C.J. Walker'.
The 46-year-old actress has revealed that the LA Lakers basketball star helped her to earn what she deserved for starring in the Netflix series, which tells the story of America's first black self-made millionaire.
Octavia shared: "I have to say, when I was negotiating my deal for 'Madam C.J.', LeBron James had to intervene. So we need all our male counterparts to be in the fight with us."
LeBron, 34, served as an executive producer on the project.
And Octavia feels it's importance to be open and honest about pay in order to address the current imbalance between male and female stars.
She told IndieWire: "I think my goal is to make sure that all women of colour get equal pay, and all women get equal pay.
