These Are The Highest-Paid Film and Television Roles Of All Time

Matt Damon, $25 Million

Matt Damon's solo venture, The Martian, got him a $25 million payday. He's always had a successful career, and his work on Good Will Hunting earned him an Academy Award for Best Screenplay. The Martian earned mixed reviews, but with a price tag like that, it probably didn't matter.

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The More You Know

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