#10: She Demands Equal Pay With John Ritter During Contract Talks in 1980
In 1980, as her contract came up for renewal, she requested a significant salary increase. She asked to be paid the same as her co-star John Ritter, arguing that her popularity contributed equally to the show’s success.
The request sparked tension with producers and the network. At the time, salary parity between male and female television leads was rare. Her demand set off negotiations that would soon lead to one of the most public disputes in sitcom history.