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

1) Zoe Saldana in Guardians of the Galaxy

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Gamora is certainly integral to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Zoe Saldana took home a surprisingly modest check compared to her male co-stars. Chris Pratt, playing Star Lord, reportedly banked much more money, a fact reflecting pay disparities generally industry-wide. Even with Guardians becoming a major blockbuster, Saldana's salary at the time didn't reflect the success of her role in the movie. Over time, her profile over two huge franchises, Avatar and Guardians, has helped strengthen her earning power, though early paychecks from Marvel underscore the issues actors of color, especially women, face in Tinseltown.

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