Teri Hatcher reportedly got tough with Buena Vista
Television, the company that produces Desperate Housewives. She demanded a cut from all the merchandise that
is sold with the Desperate Housewives moniker and she got her way. According to various
sources, the deal puts her among the highest paid
actresses on television (a DH publicist contacted us to deny she's the "highest paid" actress on television,
as we originally reported). She currently rakes in $315,000 per episode of DH and will make an extra $1
million for one week of work to pimp DH merchandise such as a new video game, a board game, and new
ringtones.Who do you think deserves to be the highest paid actress on television?















Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
4-11-2006 @ 11:04AM
Karen said...
Kristen Bell on "Veronica Mars." She's in damn near every scene, she can make her character take on any personality she wants, she does stunt work, she sings--and she's one of the best actresses ever to work the small screen.
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4-11-2006 @ 11:18AM
BobMac said...
I went in search of a show where the main actress was the only reason I watch a show, and I couldn't think of one. Perhaps Karen is right, but what does that say about the roles for women on TV? Oh, and Teri doesn't deserve the amount of money she "earns"; she's annoying on that show.
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4-11-2006 @ 11:24AM
Aaron Peck said...
I'm thinking all the women on Reno 911 should be paid twice what Teri Hatcher gets.
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4-11-2006 @ 11:36AM
Paul said...
You must be kidding! Teri Hatcher - Highest paid! There must be an error somewhere.
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4-11-2006 @ 11:54AM
Belly said...
NOT Teri Hatcher, that's for sure. I rather have the other 3 housewives get more money than she. Even Edie than Teri, for god's sake.
I second Kristen Bell. It's her show! And she does carry the show, unlike above person.
I think shows these days are more 'group effort', coz I can't think of any actors/actresses that should earn the most compared to the rest of his/her main cast.(e.g. top ratings shows like grey's anatomy,lost,etc,-all group efforts) Well, except for Kiefer and Kristen.
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4-11-2006 @ 11:56AM
royce said...
I have never seen Desperate Housewives, but I thought it was an ensamble show. If Teri Hatcher is paid that much shouldn't the other women be paid the same?
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4-11-2006 @ 12:04PM
joanne said...
well look at it this way. she was a has been so she is just looking out for herself because after the show ends she will be a has been again. i think she and her character are terrible and should be written out of the show. One person cannot be that naive and stupid. but no she should not be making more than the others
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4-11-2006 @ 12:29PM
Kate said...
Personally, I like Teri's character the best of all! She adds the MUCH needed comedy to the show. I also think Teri is one of the most beautiful women on the planet. But I do think it's a shame in such a wonderful ensemble show that one persone makes more than the others. It HAS to cause bad feelings. I hope it won't affect the show.
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4-11-2006 @ 12:57PM
Carol said...
Teri Hatcher should not be paid more than the other housewives. She is the least likable of the group and is very divicive. I have read interviews where she said that she is the only actress on the show that doesn't wear hair extensions and that she is supposed to be the star of the show. She should take a lesson from the Friends cast -- all for one and one for all. The show would be much better without her annoying, lying character.
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4-11-2006 @ 1:19PM
Bex said...
Paula Abdul! She cracks me up every Tuesday and Wednesday. God bless the crazies...
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4-11-2006 @ 2:18PM
Linda said...
Lauren Graham deserves to be paid well for her part on Gilmore Girls. She is a great actress.
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4-11-2006 @ 2:27PM
JA$MINE said...
EVA LONGORIA OR JENNIFER LOVE-HEWITT, THEY ARE BOTH SOOOO BEAUTIFUL AND THEY ARE FANTASTIC ACTRESSES!!!!
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4-11-2006 @ 2:28PM
Jeff said...
In the history of television, only two actress come to mind that were probably paid higher in the long run -- Lucille Ball and Mary Tyler Moore. Is Teri Hatcher in their class? No.
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4-11-2006 @ 2:32PM
Movies, TV shows said...
Hello:
Teri is a beautiful talented actress.
There are so many beautiful talented actresses in various TV shows and it is not an easy task to decide who should be the highest paid actress.
Besides teri, the other actresses I admire, appreciate and consider the best are:
Jenna Elfman
Reah Remini
Brooke Shields
Beyonce knowles
Jennifer Lopez
Pamela Anderson
Hudson Leick
Lucy Lawless
Farrah Fawcett
Suzanne Summers
I believe all of them deserve to be the highest paid actresses!
I-key Benney
http://www.maychic.com
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4-11-2006 @ 2:32PM
Howard said...
Lisa Simpson deserves more because she can even play an instrument.
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4-11-2006 @ 2:33PM
chance said...
Teri gets the most becuase she has the most experience in TV as far as the housewives go. Nicolette withstanding of course. But to the person who said Teri is one of the most beautiful women on the planet?!! She has more work done than Joan Rivers, it is really not pretty!! It is kinda gross
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4-11-2006 @ 2:37PM
Leslee said...
I would be more impressed if Teri Hatcher had included the other housewives in the deal. They should all get a cut of the products sold with their logos added. Also, more money for all and for all good feelings and a long run on Housewives.
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4-11-2006 @ 2:37PM
Leslee said...
I would be more impressed if Teri Hatcher had included the other housewives in the deal. They should all get a cut of the products sold with their logos added. Also, more money for all and for all good feelings and a long run on Housewives.
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4-11-2006 @ 2:43PM
Mike said...
"Lauren Graham deserves to be paid well for her part on Gilmore Girls. She is a great actress."
Ding ding! I think we have a winner!
Jaime Pressly should be making some coin for Earl too, but nowhere near that much.
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4-11-2006 @ 2:45PM
Paul Butler said...
Terri deserves it. She is "Spectacular" in every way.
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