Los Angeles — A series of reports published by major entertainment outlets this week has put a spotlight on the salaries of television's highest-paid performers, including stars said to earn $1 million or more per episode on streaming and other platforms.
TVLine posted a feature titled "TV's Top Salaries: Which Streaming Stars Make $1 Million Or More Per Episode?" Other publications followed with their own coverage of the same subject.
Variety's report, headlined "TV's Biggest Salaries: Zendaya, Nicolas Cage, Selena Gomez and More Stars Earning Huge Paychecks," named several well-known performers among the industry's top earners. A separate piece described Zendaya's deal for "Euphoria" as "only the start" of Hollywood's largest television paydays.
Yahoo's coverage said Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are among TV's highest-paid actors. The Daily Beast, in its own report, highlighted what it described as "Trump-Friendly Stars" among the top earners.
The coverage reflects continued public interest in how compensation for leading performers has changed as streaming services compete for high-profile talent. Film stars and other established names have moved into series work in recent years.
Exact salary figures, contract terms and rankings vary by outlet and were not independently verified here. Readers should consult the original reports for full details and sourcing.
Sources: TVLine, Variety, Yahoo, The Daily Beast, via Google News.
