The Highest Paid Actresses On Television Today

Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling is a comedy writer, actor, and producer. Her own show, The Mindy Project, received stellar reviews from critics and pushed its way to the top of the charts. When the show ended and she moved over to a show called Champions, her role as cast member, writer, and producer, earned her $13 million.

Sophie Turner 

Sophie Turner might be more familiar wearing heavy fur jackets in the deep north. Her character, Sansa Stark, from Game of Thrones was subjected to cruel forces of nature, family, and battle. Not too bad once you consider that she took home about $200,000 per episode she appeared in!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.