46. Tim Allen
Project: Home Improvement
Proposed Salary: $1.25 million per episode*
Outcome: A substantial pay rise
Due in large part to his hit sitcom Home Improvement, Tim Allen ascended through the ranks during the 1990s to become a truly successful household figure in the United States. In the beginning of the show’s run, Tim was earning $200,000 per episode, which was a good deal of money, but as the show neared its conclusion, he desired a higher salary.
According to reports, Allen approached executives and requested $1.25 million per episode for the final two seasons of the show. Whatever Tim did, it clearly paid off as he received a significant pay raise and earned a very respectable $33.75 million for the final 27-episode season. Is it any surprise that he has an estimated net worth of $80 million?
46. Tim Allen
47. Rachel Brosnahan
Project: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Proposed Salary: $300,000 per episode*
Outcome: Agreed
Every once in a while, a show comes along that is a massive hit with the audience. This is true of shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which turned Rachel Brosnahan into an overnight sensation. Rachel earned $100,000 each episode during the first season of the show. Still, as the show grew in popularity, she realized it was time to negotiate her compensation.
Everything worked out to Rachel’s advantage, with Amazon agreeing to pay her $300,000 each episode instead of the original $100,000. Given the number of prizes the event has received, it appears to be money well spent – and may it continue for a very long time to come.
47. Rachel Brosnahan
