The Highest Paid Actresses On Television Today

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch as Sue Sylvester was one of the most hilarious and sinister TV villains of all time.  On Glee, she played the arch-nemesis of the singing teens and head coach of the cheer squad. Jane Lynch became a fan favorite, which earned her $1.6 million for a single season. Who won this round, Jane?

Cobie Smulders

The sitcom How I Met Your Mother was the talk of the TV in 2005. Cobie Smulders was one of the standout actresses from the show, thanks to her portrayal of BFF Robin, who had a tumultuous love life with many other characters. Being unlucky in love on cable earned Cobie $225,000 per episode.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.