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05-08-2013, 07:14 AM
Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook might be leaving "Criminal Minds."
The two actresses, who play Penelope and J.J. respectively, are negotiating with CBS and production company ABC Studios, but say they are fed up with the way female stars are treated, Deadline reports. Vangsness and Cook contend they are paid less than half of what their male costars are paid and are willing to quit if they don't receive equal pay.
But everyone's not considering an exit. Stars Thomas Gibson and Joe Mantegna are reportedly close to new agreements and Shemar Moore is still undergoing negotiations. Matthew Gray Gubler and Jeanne Tripplehorn are still under contact and showrunner Erica Messer signed a two-year agreement last week.
In order for CBS to renew the series for a ninth season, negotiations need to wrap up by the end of the day Tuesday. This is the second time CBS and ABC Studios have been criticized for their treatment of "Criminal Minds" actresses. In 2010, the two companies cut Cook and reduced the episodes of Paget Brewster. Thanks to the outcry of angry fans, the two were brought back.
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The two actresses, who play Penelope and J.J. respectively, are negotiating with CBS and production company ABC Studios, but say they are fed up with the way female stars are treated, Deadline reports. Vangsness and Cook contend they are paid less than half of what their male costars are paid and are willing to quit if they don't receive equal pay.
But everyone's not considering an exit. Stars Thomas Gibson and Joe Mantegna are reportedly close to new agreements and Shemar Moore is still undergoing negotiations. Matthew Gray Gubler and Jeanne Tripplehorn are still under contact and showrunner Erica Messer signed a two-year agreement last week.
In order for CBS to renew the series for a ninth season, negotiations need to wrap up by the end of the day Tuesday. This is the second time CBS and ABC Studios have been criticized for their treatment of "Criminal Minds" actresses. In 2010, the two companies cut Cook and reduced the episodes of Paget Brewster. Thanks to the outcry of angry fans, the two were brought back.
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