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Jim Carrey Was Paid 140 Times More Than Jeff Daniels For Dumb And Dumber therichest.com/jim-carrey-was-paid-140-times-more-than-jeff-daniels-for-dumb-and-dumber

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In Dumb and Dumber, two actors took wildly different financial risks — and both changed Hollywood history. Jeff Daniels accepted just $50,000 after the studio didn’t believe in him as a comedian. Meanwhile, Jim Carrey renegotiated his deal again and again, ultimately earning $7 million, nearly half the movie’s budget. The gamble paid off, turning the film into a cult classic and launching careers, massive paydays, and one of the most famous salary gaps ever seen in Hollywood. #DumbAndDumber #JimCarrey #JeffDaniels #HollywoodPaydays #MovieSalaries #ComedyMovies #FilmHistory #BoxOffice #ActorEarnings #CultClassic


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