“Three’s Company” is the TV series that made Suzanne Somers a household name, but she wound up being fired from the sitcom in 1981. However, her dismissal wasn’t because she was unable to perform, but rather because she was asking to be paid as much as her co-star, John Ritter. As chronicled by The Hollywood Reporter, Somers asked for her per-episode salary to be boosted from $30,000 to an astounding $150,000 to match her male coworker. In response, ABC offered her a $5,000 raise.
Ultimately, Somers was fired from the series, her acting career hit the skids, and she relied on her role as the Thighmaster queen to keep her afloat in the interim. However, the actor will undoubtedly be remembered as much for her willingness to fight for herself as she was for her most famous TV characters, and her boldness in advocating for her pay parity to comparable male stars is an issue that is still relevant to the entertainment industry today.
As her publicist’s statement read in part: “Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16. Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life … ” And an extraordinary life it was. Our thoughts are with Somers’ loved ones during this difficult time.
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