00:00 Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for his iconic roles and muscular persona, made headlines
00:05 not just for his action-packed performances but also for his staggering paycheck in the
00:11 90s. In an interview with Online Portal, Schwarzenegger candidly disclosed that he held the title
00:17 of "highest-paid entertainer in Hollywood history". The film that elevated Schwarzenegger
00:22 to his monumental paycheck was none other than Batman and Robin, a superhero film that,
00:28 despite its anticipation, failed to impress at the box office. Shockingly, Schwarzenegger
00:34 pocketed a jaw-dropping $30 million for his role as Dr. Victor Fries, famously known as
00:40 Mr. Freeze. Reflecting on his journey from humble beginnings,
00:45 Schwarzenegger expressed his astonishment at the stark contrast in his earnings. "It
00:51 was Batman and Robin, where they gave me over $30 million. I became the highest-paid entertainer
00:57 in the history of Hollywood," he revealed in the interview. The star-studded film featured
01:01 George Clooney as Batman, Chris O'Daniel portraying Robin, and Uma Thurman captivating
01:08 audiences as Poison Ivy. Despite the powerhouse cast, the movie's lackluster performance
01:14 didn't match the anticipation that surrounded it.
01:17 Schwarzenegger's career trajectory, notably from his The Terminator series to lead roles
01:22 in Predator and Total Recall, solidified his status as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
01:28 His portrayal of a villain in the Batman franchise marked a pinnacle in terms of paychecks, surpassing
01:34 the earnings of Jim Carrey for The Cable Guy, Tom Cruise, Kevin Costner, and Julia Roberts,
01:41 who usually earn around $20 million per film. However, Batman and Robin, with a production
01:47 budget ranging between $125 million to $160 million, failed to make a substantial impact
01:53 at the box office, gurning around $238 million in earnings. The staggering paycheck earned
01:59 by Schwarzenegger stood as a stark contrast to the film's disappointing financial performance.
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