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Jim Carrey took no upfront pay for Yes Man

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It's the greatest gamble an actor can make, and it pays out like a rigged casino. Carrey waived his entire upfront fee for the 2008 comedy, opting instead for a massive chunk of the back-end gross. The movie ended up being a global smash, netting him over thirty-five million dollars for essentially just saying 'yes' to jumping off a bridge.

Jim Carrey took no upfront pay for Yes Man
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