Amount: $5,000,000
Reason: Sure, there aren’t a lot of people who can act as well as James Earl Jones. But there is nobody who can sound like James Earl Jones. Think about it: If it weren’t for his woody, alternately reassuring and terrifying bass, who would tell us that we’re watching CNN? Or that our lack of faith is disturbing?
Terms: Jones must never go anywhere without a cup of hot water and lemon. In addition, every day he must perform those silly voice exercises that make aspiring actors even more annoying than they already are: “I LOVE the VIBES of the EDGES of the GARAGE…”