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Samuel L. Jackson Demanded A Million

[Los Angeles Times] Samuel L. Jackson is mindful of what an Oscar win can, and can’t, do to boost an actor or actress’ profile.   “I don’t think an Oscar moves the comma on your check like it used to,” he said, “because it’s all about  [people] in seats.

“I remember doing a movie with an Academy Award-winner,” he said with a glint in his eye, politely not naming names. “I specifically had a clause in my contract that said I had to make a million more dollars than him because he doesn’t put [people] in seats — I do. It’s knowing who you are and what you’re doing.”

BG Note: This blind item comes from a longer article about Samuel L. Jackson and this year’s Oscar race. You can read the entire article here.

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  1. dcandr says

    Idk about the other actor or the movie but I do know that Samuel Jackson is an egotistical * and whenever I do watch one of his movies, I watch it despite the fact that he’s in the cast…never, ever because he’s in it.

  2. JenLTX says

    Colin Firth

    Kingsman: The Secret Service

    His Audible reading of “Go the F*** To Sleep” eclipses anything else he’s ever done. It is complete and utter perfection.

  4. Kingofboggle says

    Kevin Spacet
    The Negotiator

    Best movie he was IN?
    True Romance
    Best movie role?
    Jules- Pulp Fiction

  7. nattysmackdown says

    Academy Award Winner: Jamie Foxx

    Movie: Django Unchained

    [Optional] Your favorite Samuel L. Jackson movie? Unbreakable

  9. gingercat says

    I have no clue, but my best guess is Django Unchained. Academy Award Winner Jamie Foxx.

    My fave SLJ movie is still Pulp Fiction.

  10. anotherlibby says

    I think it’s “The Negotiator” w/ Kevin Spacey. They were co-leads, but Jackson is first billed. When it came out in ’98, KS was known more as a highbrow actor in quirky roles, well-respected but not a huge commercial draw in what was supposed to be a buddy/action movie.

  11. Conchord says

    He’s done so many movies that there are lots of possibilities. But I’ll throw out a guess: Christolph Waltz in Django Unchained. Waltz had won for Inglourious Basterds, but he wasn’t (probably still isn’t) a big star that would put people in seats. I could see where Jackson might have wanted more money, even though Waltz had a bigger role in the film.

  17. MaryQuiteContrary says

    Academy Award Winner: Jamie Foxx

    Movie: Django Unchained

    [Optional] Your favorite Samuel L. Jackson movie?= Snakes on a Plane!!!

  18. shesboss says

    He’s knows how the industry works and his value in it. Good. to work for him. I am glad for the talented actors who recognize the growing value of smaller budget Indie and independent films and take smaller parts both in range and pay. I think more might have to do that.

  21. gertiewertie says

    Could be Ben Affleck in Changing Lanes.
    Back in 2002 he was probably a bit on the outer still following the Gwyneth breakup and then moving into the JLo years.

  30. redstilettos says

    SJ is not the reason I go to the movies. He’s entertaining but one note. He’s employed to drop ridic F-bombs.

  31. memary says

    I have to watch his movies with the sound turned low to be able to tolerate his incessant screaming. He plays the same role in every movie.

  32. robynsing says

    He gets to say these things because it’s true. He is the number one box office actor/star-period of all time (fact)

  34. nosykins says

    Exactly. I don’t understand some of the comments here calling him egotistical for doing this.

  35. superstarfish says

    Loved The Negotiator! But is Jackson worth a million more than Frank Underwood? I dunno…

  36. meatfactory says

    Any work in creative fields is absolutely brutal in its competition. Those who do not know their value will not get far. Knowing what you’re worth and not letting up is a part of what makes a successful artist. You don’t have to be a * to be uncompromising in your value. Because when you compromise, you will become just another seal in a pool of sharks. I work in illustration, but it’s much the same there. Know your worth and don’t be ashamed.

  41. pfish says

    Agree with this.

    If there were an award for “Books on Tape” they should call it the “Sammy” with a gold statuette of Samuel holding GTFTS.

  43. flower says

    We used to like him a few years ago, but we strongly dislike him now and avoid his movies. He seems like an arrogant jerk. I hear this fairly often from others, too.

  44. whateverwillbe14 says

    I don’t see why people are saying he’s egotistical when he’s doing the right thing. Hollywood is not about what you’ve earned 80% of the time. We’ve all seen how they will pay the stars of the film. He’s making sure that his paycheck is correct. Especially when Oscars winners themselves have said it doesn’t mean doors automatically opened up for them post win. His films have made 4.9B and he’s been doing this since 1972. All actors should take this mentality on.