17 Actors Who Admitted To Only Taking A Role For The Money
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Amanda Seyfried took the role of Sophie Hall in "Letters to Juliet" because "sometimes, when you want to buy an apartment in Manhattan, you gotta do one or two [romantic comedies]."
There’s no shame in taking a job just because you need or want the paycheck. Even people in creative fields can’t make every career decision based on what they’re most passionate about.
Here are 17 actors who admitted to only taking a role for the paycheck:
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