Top 20 actors who have rigid contract clauses

Tom Cruise | Image Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live via YouTube
Tom Cruise | Image Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live via YouTube

4) Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson | Image Source: American Film Institute via YouTube
Jack Nicholson | Image Source: American Film Institute via YouTube

Jack Nicholson has had one of the most storied careers in Hollywood. In Batman (1989), he demanded a percentage of the movie's merchandise sales and a paycheck to play the Joker. This meant that every Batman toy featuring his likeness became a source of income for him. Nicholson also famously negotiates for a provision that guarantees he won't have to do any promotional work unless he wants to, reflecting his disinterest in press tours.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava