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Keanu Reeves, $262 Million

For all three Matrix films, Keanu Reeves made $262 million in total. He played the lead role, Neo, and the films are still in cultural relevance today. He's arguably never had a more influential role.

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  • The Dark Knight made more money in its first six days in the US than Batman Begins made in its entire domestic run.
  • Fantasia (1940) was originally a short called The Sorcerers Apprentice, but Walt Disney overspent on the score and decided to make it feature length film rather than waste money.
  • Hattie McDaniels was the first Black actor to win an Oscar
  • Soon after moving to New York City, Madonna worked at a Dunkin' Donuts. She was fired after one week for messing with the jelly machine.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.