Is it neccessary for an actor to be paid millions to just read lines off a piece of paper?
2006-08-11 05:12:15 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
Us, us, us!!!!
If we didn't like what they were doing, they'd be as broke as we are!!!
2006-08-11 05:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree: multi-million$$$$ entertainers of stage and music are grossly overpaid for their current perks and privilege. And the overhead costs to maintain such a lifestyle for one month would equal a commoner's yearly salary. But alas, we the commoner do admit some envy at these entertainers having what we will never have, own or touch.
So: let's look at the flip for a second: If you were to right now quit your job, one you 30 years left to retire from, calculate how much $$$$ you would reasonably need for the next 30 years---and add another 27 or so years BEYOND that, which by that last year, you should depart from natural causes. What's the total?
Probably a couple of million scored times 12.
As much as the public thinks Tom Cruise or Scarlett Johansson are currently hot, truth is, one day--they'll be old, grayed and able to walk free anywhere and likely not be recognized by the next generation who are now in their infancy.
And they SHOULD know this, seeing hows many other retired film and music stars of years past have lived, near penniless and broke.
Therefore, I cannot justify their current wild ride perks and privileges, but they ALL have their washed up years ahead to seriously think about.
Sports players ALL take on physical risks that can incapacitate them for life. And if that horrific event should happen, how are they to live for the scores of years beyond that?
2006-08-11 05:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These actors demand millions only because they know they can get it.
Our society is so isolated and depressing that we pay good money to get escapism in movies and fall in love with characters acted out by these actors. As we provide the demand for the actor's presence, the actor can levy what he/she thinks he/she can get away with.
Same goes to any celebrity personality that thrives on popularity, really. Athletes are the same, too.
But keep in mind that there are many actors working in service jobs in Hollywood trying to "make it big" one day. They are certainly not getting paid millions. Only the stars get that privilege.
2006-08-11 05:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. but the American public pays good money to see these actors in movies and on t.v. look at paris hilton. she has nothing but hilton for a last name and top designers GIVE her close just so the outfits will be seen. this world is ridiculous.
2006-08-11 05:16:10 · answer #4 · answered by luvbuggies 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Just like the pro sports players, they get paid rediculous amounts of money for something that they are good at. It is because we, pay for it, we pay to see them play, and we pay to watch their movies.
2006-08-11 05:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GREAT question! I've wondered that exact thing for years - the same for professional athletes. Lets face it - they are doing NOTHING to improve the world or cure any diseases.
2006-08-11 05:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the public is dumb enough to pay big bucks for movies, concerts, etc.
2006-08-11 05:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by Jack430 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause not that many people are that talented
2006-08-13 12:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause they can be
2006-08-11 05:17:48 · answer #9 · answered by willjw17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋