Earlier today, as Michelle Williams bagged an Emmy for her out-of-the-world performance in Fosse/ Verdon, she took a minute to address the global issue of gender-based pay inequality in her acceptance speech. 

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When the entire Microsoft Theatre was cheering and applauding Michelle William’s ‘Lead Actress’ Emmy, she took a moment to thank the show’s network for its equal pay practices. 

In her acceptance speech, with all her courage and boldness, she called out the gender-based pay inequality that exists in the industry. 

With an aim to encourage pay parity she made a humble plea that has just struck a chord with the audience. 

Her speech was on the onset of last week’s viral #NotWorthLess movement. Where women from the entertainment industry– writers producers, assistants took over Twitter with their stories of pay-inequality.  

Here’s a glimpse of her inspirational speech: 

Netizens couldn’t agree more to her truth bombs: 

Let’s hope that her golden words start the much-needed wave of revolution.