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Celebs' Shocking Show Residuals: From Negative to Millions
3 Oct
Summary
- Saved by the Bell actors experienced negative residual pay.
- Friends cast members still earn millions annually from reruns.
- Mark Paul Gosselaar cited poor contract deals for low pay.
Several actors have recently shed light on the often surprising financial realities of television residuals. Tiffani Thiessen, known for her role in Saved by the Bell, commented that her residual payments from the show are now so low they are "negative," meaning the cost of printing the checks exceeds the earnings.
This sentiment was echoed by her former co-star, Mark Paul Gosselaar, who in 2019 acknowledged that the stars of the beloved teen series made "really bad deals" regarding rerun compensation. He reflected that it was a valuable learning experience.
Conversely, the cast of the hit sitcom Friends reportedly still commands substantial annual residuals. When asked about the $20 million each cast member allegedly earns yearly, Lisa Kudrow humorously attributed it to her character, Phoebe Buffay, while also paying tribute to the late Matthew Perry's exceptional talent.
