How Much Did These Actors And Actresses Make For These Famous TV Commercials?

Published on 05/10/2020
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The Old Spice Guy – $5 Million

We are sure that you are familiar with Old Spice and its popular “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like” commercial. The ad simply would not have been the same if Isaiah Mustafa was not the person starring in it. His manly looks were exactly what the company needed to make a hit ad. The comedic expressions and monologues also played a role in making it a legendary clip. We are sure that you can still his catchphrases such as “Look at your husband…now look at me” and “I’m on a horse.” Did you know that Mustafa used to be a football player before he became an actor? During the ‘90s, he was a wide receiver for the Oilers until he quit to pursue an acting career. Aside from the commercial, he was also in Horrible Bosses, Days Of Our Lives, and It Two. He wanted to portray Luke Cage of Marvel as well, but he did not get this part.

The Old Spice Guy - $5 Million

The Old Spice Guy – $5 Million

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The Target Lady – $300,000

Do you remember the Target Lady? This character was brought to life by a talented voice actress and stand-up comedienne by the name of Maria Bamford. She has a cheerful and hyperactive personality, so viewers are not likely to ever forget who she is. We are sure that you also adore the lady who has the best shopping tips for all of us. In 2000, she snagged a role in a movie called Lucky Numbers and later started a career as a voice actress. You might have heard her in American Dad, Stuart Little 2, SpongeBob Squarepants, and more. If you are a ‘90s kid, you might also recognize her voice from Catdog. In 2015, she starred in Hell & Back.

The Target Lady - $300,000

The Target Lady – $300,000

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