Jim Carrey | Yes Man

One cannot deny that Jim Carrey has been one of the best comedians in Hollywood in recent history. He’s loved for his goofy humor as well as his brilliant physical comedy. Jim is certainly living the life that many struggling comedians can only dream to have! As he’s one of the most celebrated actors and comedians today, it’s no surprise that the salary he got for his previous acting credits was way above average!

One notable payday for Jim Carrey was his 2008 film, Yes Man. Jim reportedly opted to include a personal ownership stake in the movie, which upped his paycheck ten fold. Thanks to that ownership stake, Carrey reportedly earned over $30 million for the movie alone. As if $30 million wasn’t enough, Jim also nabbed the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance that same year. Way to go, Jim!