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“It's going to take from 40 to 118 years for the pay gap to close for women if we just go along with the status quo, so we need some serious, radical change.”

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Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette is an American actress born on April 8, 1968. She is known for her outstanding performances in various film and television projects, with her most famous role being Jenny Curran in 'Forrest Gump'. Arquette has received numerous awards for her acting, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. more

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“When I talk to different lawmakers, I'm trying to get them to reach across the aisle. There's legislation out there that would be helpful for women and families, but like with the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation has been on the floor many times, and voted down many times. It's something we need to get passed already.”

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“One of the most disturbing things I heard was that women's issues weren't "hot." Which is so ironic, because women are constantly being judged on some "hot" level. The conversation is not hot enough for them to do anything about. We have to make it hot, make them feel the fire. Until then, a lot of them aren't going to do anything.”

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