Are celebrities paid for interviews?

Question

When celebrities make appearances on show like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, etc., are they paid? If not, are their expenses paid? Or, are they just "paid" in publicity?

Answer 1

I think that they are just paid in publicity. They don't do interviews to make money. They do it so that more people will know who they are. e

Answer 2

Yes, but WHO pays them depends on the celebrity and why they're doing the interview. If they are promoting a new movie, most likely they aren't getting paid by the interviewer...but by the movie producers. If they're someone who is very popular and refuses interviews most of the time...a show will pay big money if you'll agree to give them an exclusive interview.

Answer 3

Celebrities are paid to work, and the people who pay mostly point out when most stars have to meet and greet their audience. That's how agents and movie/record companies get their money's worth. Sometimes a star will interview or show up at an event for charity or family/friend help.

Answer 4

Yes they are, I was watching this clip of VH1, celebritys are paid a couple thousand from a handshake and even more for hugs with other cast mates.

Answer 5

When they show up on those programs they are "pitching" one of thier movies or projects.

The studio that is paying for the advertising pays the expenses.

Answer 6

Usually, yes.

Answer 7

i think they're payed a bot. did you know theyre paying paris hilton 1 billion dollars for her first after-jail interview? (i for got who it was, i think nbc or cnn or something like that)

Answer 8

if it is some random on the street interview, no, if it is planned ahead, yes. there is even make-up and waredrobe people, even though people will never see what you wore.

Answer 9

They're Paid for everything they do.

Answer 10

most likely