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- Most actors don't get paid like they used to, but some can still negotiate huge deals.
- Streaming and tech companies like Netflix and Apple shell out millions of dollars.
- Leonardo DiCaprio was reportedly paid $30 million for "Killers of the Flower Moon."
It's rare for actors to bring in huge salaries today, at least compared to the days when audiences were drawn to a movie primarily based on its leading star.
Years ago, if a certain actor's name was attached to a movie, it almost guaranteed success. In the '90s, Will Smith, Tom Cruise, and Jim Carrey were paid massive salaries because they attracted a crowd.