Quote by Carrie Preston

I got my first big paycheck for 'My Best Friend's Wedding.' This was in the days when you actually did get paid to have a supporting role. It just doesn't happen like that anymore, but this was in the '90s. It was the golden age!

I got my first big paycheck for 'My Best Friend's Wedding.'

Summary

The quote highlights the financial aspect of the entertainment industry during the 1990s. The speaker mentions earning a significant amount of money for their supporting role in the film 'My Best Friend's Wedding,' noting that being paid well for such roles was common at the time. They compare this era to a "golden age" where actors received substantial compensation for their work, implying that the industry may have undergone changes since then regarding the pay scale for supporting roles.

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By Carrie Preston

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