Kay Hanley earned under $1,500 for 'Josie and the Pussycats' vocals; now she's fighting for back pay and fair treatment of musicians
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Devon Ivie
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Kay Hanley, frontwoman of the '90s band Letters to Cleo, reveals that she earned less than $1,500 for providing the singing voice of Josie McCoy in the 2001 film Josie and the Pussycats. Despite the film's cult status and her iconic vocal performances, she has received no residuals or back pay. Hanley is now advocating for fair compensation and transparency in Hollywood's music contracting practices, highlighting how musicians — especially women — are often exploited in film and TV deals.
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Twitter / XKay Hanley earned under $1,500 for 'Josie and the Pussycats' vocals; now she's fighting for back pay and fair treatment of musiciansvulture.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWatch the movie. That's my voice coming out of Rachael Leigh Cook's mouth.
I made less than $1,500 for my work on that film. No residuals, no back pay — nothing.
It's not just about me. This is a systemic issue where musicians, especially women, are taken advantage of in Hollywood.
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