These Are The Highest-Paid Film and Television Roles Of All Time

Jennifer Lawrence, $20 Million

Jennifer Lawrence was the highest-paid actress in 2016. Her role in Passengers with Chris Pratt earned her $20 million. She'd also just finished The Hunger Games franchise and had also starred in Silver Linings Playbook with Bradley Cooper. She's proven to be a prolific actress beyond the young adult dystopian series.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.