Top 10 Lowest-Earning Movie Roles For Famous Actors

6 Jennifer Lawrence in Winter’s Bone

A relatively unknown actress made waves in 2011 with her star-making performance in a small independent film called Winter’s Bone. Jennifer Lawrence was her name. Filming the film on a tight budget was possible in Branson’s rural backwoods. Lawrence was paid only $3,000 by the producers at the time.

It paid off, and boy was it big. Lawrence’s gritty performance earned her the lead role in the Hunger Games movies, setting the stage for Lawrence’s takeover of Hollywood. She is now one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, earning tens of millions per role. It all began with this authentic, independent film.

Role: Ree Dolly

Salary: $3,000