These Are The Highest-Paid Film and Television Roles Of All Time

Jennifer Lawrence, $20 Million

Jennifer Lawrence was the highest-paid actress in 2016. Her role in Passengers with Chris Pratt earned her $20 million. She'd also just finished The Hunger Games franchise and had also starred in Silver Linings Playbook with Bradley Cooper. She's proven to be a prolific actress beyond the young adult dystopian series.

Adam Sandler, $25 Million

The stars of The Wedding Singer reunited for 50 First Dates in 2004. Adam Sandler took home $25 million for his role as a man trying to woo a woman with amnesia. He earned the same paycheck for his 2011 film, Jack and Jill.

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The More You Know

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger practiced with guns every day for a month to prepare for The Terminator.
  • Samuel L. Jackson has a clause in his film contracts that allows him to play golf during film shoots whenever he wants.
  • Soon after moving to New York City, Madonna worked at a Dunkin' Donuts. She was fired after one week for messing with the jelly machine.
  • During the filming of The Grinch, Jim Carrey sought counseling from a Navy SEAL to learn torture-resistance techniques in order to handle the extensive makeup.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.