5. Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks hit the jackpot when it came to the iconic film Forrest Gump, in 1994. The film almost went over budget before Hanks did a little dealing behind the scenes. He gave them half of his salary, which was a mere $5 million at the time, in exchange for being entitled to 10% of the box office earnings. Similarly to Nicholson’s Batman, Forrest Gump became the most profitable film at the time, bringing in $677 million. It may not have been the wisest move for the film itself, but it certainly turned out well for Hanks since he ended up banking $60 million, which is something like almost $100 million today. Sometimes, life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.
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