Michael Jai White on Taraji Only Getting $150K for Role in $150M Budget Movie (Part 3)
January 25, 2024
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Michael Jai White and Vlad continued to focus on Taraji P. Henson, who took a supporting role in "Benjamin Button." She asked for a $500,000 payment but only received $150,000, which was 0.1% of the film's $150 million budget. Despite lower pay, the actress' performance earned an Oscar nomination, catapulting her into higher-status roles afterward. Some argue the pay was grossly inadequate, while others see it as relatively fair given the business aspect of filmmaking. It was suggested that the actress arguably turned a $150,000 role into a $500,000 performance with her talent, hence meriting added compensation. However, counterarguments highlighted the transactional nature of business, where renegotiating wages based on performance isn't standard practice.
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