Jennifer Lawrence defends Leonardo DiCaprio’s higher pay for Don’t Look Up

Despite their equal billing on the forthcoming Adam McKay disaster comedy, Lawrence says she is extremely fortunate and happy with my deal'

Jennifer Lawrence has defended the higher salary paid to Leonardo DiCaprio for Don't Look Up, their forthcoming film for which they receive equal billing.

Speaking to Vanity Fair, Lawrence said: Leo brings in more box office than I do. I'm extremely fortunate and happy with my deal." A recently published report in Variety suggested that DiCaprio will receive $30m (22.5m) for the movie, and Lawrence will be paid $25m ($18.7m) - meaning DiCaprio's fee is 20% higher.