3. Simon Cowell
American Idol is one of the biggest talent competitions throughout the world. Right from the beginning, Simon Cowell demanded a high salary, making $35 million each season. After his contract term of five years, he left the show.
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3. Simon Cowell
4. Millie Bobby Brown
Stranger Things is now a cultural phenomenon and a highly popular American show. Most of the kids are now celebrities. Millie Bobby Brown ended up renegotiating her contract and made 10 times more than originally planned, with a bump of $250,000 per episode!
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4. Millie Bobby Brown