20 actors who got paid nothing compared to their co-stars

13) ⁠Ellen Pompeo in Grey's Anatomy

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Ellen Pompeo was the first face of the medical series Grey's Anatomy, which saw the character go through hundreds of twists and turns. For years, though, she took home much less than her on-screen love interest, Patrick Dempsey. She later renegotiated her contract to secure the ground-breaking $20 million per year deal, making her one of TV's highest-paid actresses. Pompeo has been candid with her experience, as she explains how her fight for equal pay was as much about setting a precedent for others as it was to bring recognition for her efforts.

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