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

Ellen Pompeo, $19 Million

Ellen Pompeo negotiated her Grey's Anatomy contract. She'd initially been earning around $550,000 per episode but upped her fee to add around $6 million per year from syndication profits.

Ryan Reynolds, $70 Million

Ryan Reynolds had a huge year in 2020. His Aviation Gin line was taking off, and he was continuing to rake in profits from the Deadpool franchise. It's likely he will continue to reprise that role in future Marvel movies. He and his wife Blake Lively have also donated a fair share of their income to charities helping to fight COVID-19.