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Harrison Ford, $65 Million

Harrison Ford agreed to return to the classic Indiana Jones franchise for a sequel in 2008. The deal was, he'd only reprise his character if he took part in the film's earnings. The studio wrote him a check for $65 million. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.