39. Will Smith
Will Smith is a top Hollywood asset, but he demands tons of money. Independence Day was a memorable movie, and producers wanted him for the sequels. His asking price for the second and third movie was too much, at $50 million apiece!
39. Will Smith
40. Ellen Pompeo
Grey’s Anatomy is a popular medical drama, and Ellen Pompeo knew she held the cards. In the early days, she wasn’t paid much at all. She demanded more from the network and got $5,000 more than Dempsey. Now, she’s making $20 million per year as Meredith Grey!
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40. Ellen Pompeo