Ever wondered how much the stars of "The White Lotus" make? According to The Hollywood Reporter, they all get paid the same amount.
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00:00Ever wondered how much the stars of The White Lotus make?
00:02According to The Hollywood Reporter, they all get paid the same amount.
00:06It's $40,000 an episode, or roughly $320,000 for the season.
00:11That is a lot less than other hit shows like Netflix's Stranger Things,
00:14where the actors will reportedly be making between $6-9 million for the upcoming season.
00:19But the equal salary is just one way the team behind The White Lotus
00:22says it ensures a level playing field.
00:24They also do alphabetical billing in the show's credits,
00:27so veteran actors like Parker Posey aren't listed before newer talent like Sarah Catherine Cook.
00:32Now, in case you've been living under a rock,
00:34we're talking about the hit HBO show created by Mike White that follows the
00:37staff and privileged guests at a chain of luxury resorts known as The White Lotus.
00:42The show has 43 Emmy nominations and 15 wins to date, so it's not surprising
00:47that it's able to attract some very talented and well-established actors,
00:51despite the salary restrictions.
00:53This season of The White Lotus reflects the very real trend of the self-care-cation,
00:58where people take trips that prioritize health and wellness
01:00over more traditional vacation experiences.
01:03The wellness craze has been around for a while,
01:05so I can't say that there's some sort of White Lotus effect,
01:08but the wellness market in the U.S. has grown almost 7% since 2022, reaching $480 billion.
01:15That includes everything from spa sales to nutrition plans to stress management.
01:19And similar to the show, the trend is raising questions about exclusivity.
01:22Are we actually promoting health,
01:24or is this just another luxury-driven trend for the upper class?
01:27To read more of these stories, head to businessinsider.com.