Hollywood Actors Who Were Rewarded Less For Prominent Roles

4. Matthew McConaughey – Dallas Buyers Club

This American biographical drama film of 2013 earned $ 55.2 million at the box office but Matthew McConaughey was paid only $200,000. The reason behind this was that Matthew McConaughey used to act in romantic comedies in his early days, for which he was paid in million of dollar. But, this was different genre and for this he has cut pay. This film won numerous awards and actor himself won an Oscar for the Best Actor.

5. Barkhad Abdi – Captain Phillips

This movie concern the most recent problem faced by our world from pirates and for this it won many prestigious awards including Academy Award. Barkhad Abdi played the famous role of a pirate from Africa in the movie and won prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Actor. Captain Philips was a hit and earned $ 200 million for box office. Abdi earned nominal fees of $ 60,000 for his character.

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