When Independence Day was released in 1996, moviegoers all over the world were blown away by the film's riveting story and celebrated special effects. For that reason, Independence Day made almost $820 million at the box office and even more on home media.Once Independence Day became a behemoth success, many fans wanted to learn what went on behind the scenes of the hit film. For example, there was a lot of interest in the film's incredible cast.Over the last couple of decades, Independence Day's talented cast starred in a lot of other projects. With that in mind, it begs two questions, how much money were Independence Day's stars paid for those roles, and how much are they worth now?
9 What Is Randy Quaid's Net Worth?
When Independence Day was released, many people loved Randy Quaid's character, Russell Casse, an eccentric pilot who claimed to have previously been abducted by aliens. After that, Quaid went on to star in several films like Kingpin and Vegas Vacation.
Sadly, however, Quaid hasn't enjoyed the same success that many of his Independence Day co-stars have. Instead, Quaid is the exception to the rule since he has gone broke even though he previously starred in so many hit movies.
After engaging in some troubling behavior, Quaid has repeatedly gotten in trouble with the law. On top of that, Quaid's behavior is so offputting that nobody in the business wants to work with him any longer.
According to celebritynetworth.com, Quaid's finances are so bad that he is $1 million in debt as of this writing.
8 What Is Vivica A. Fox's Net Worth?
Back when Independence Day was released, Vivica A. Fox was a mostly unknown actor who was cast as the girlfriend of Will Smith's character. Thanks to the mammoth success of Independence Day, Fox quickly rose to fame.
After Independence Day's release, Fox appeared in movies like Set It Off, Booty Call, Soul Food, Idle Hands, and most notably the Kill Bill films. While reliable salary information for Fox's roles in those films is unavailable, it seems safe to assume she got paid a decent amount of money for those roles.
Continuing to work consistently to this day, Fox regularly pops up in films, albeit her recent roles have been in less notable films. Thanks to all the success Fox has enjoyed, she currently is worth $2 million according to celebritynetworth.com.
7 What Is Mary McDonnell's Net Worth?
If you asked most people who Mary McDonnell is, they wouldn't recognize her by name. However, since McDonnell has given great performances in many notable projects, it is a lot more likely that people would recognize her face.
Memorably cast as the First Lady in Independence Day, McDonnell went on to roles in films like Donnie Darko and Scream 4. More importantly, McDonnell starred in shows like Battlestar Galactica, The Closer, and Major Crimes.
According to celebritynetworth.com, McDonnell was paid $125,000 per episode of Major Crimes by the time the show ended. That allowed McDonnell to accumulate a $12 million fortune.
6 What Is Judd Hirsch's Net Worth?
Even though Judd Hirsch almost certainly will always be best known for starring in Taxi, he has continued to enjoy a great deal of success throughout his career. A perfect example of that is Hirsch appearing in Independence Day as the father of Jeff Goldblum's character.
Since Independence Day came out, Hirsch has enjoyed most of his success as a TV star. Most notably, Hirsch has been a memorable part of shows like Numb3rs, Damages, Superior Donuts, and The Goldbergs. Hirsch also notably returned to the big screen for Independence Day: Resurgence.
According to celebritynetworth.com, all of Hirsch's hard work has allowed him to attain a $12 million fortune.
5 What Is Brent Spiner's Net Worth?
A perfect example of the fact that Independence Day did a marvelous job making characters who only appeared briefly great, Brent Spiner's Dr. Brackish Okun left a huge mark on the film.
Since the release of Independence Day, Spiner starred in the Star Trek movies First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis. Spiner also notably returned for Independence Day: Resurgence. While Spiner's salary information for all of those films is unknown, he certainly would have made a lot of money.
Thanks to all the success he has enjoyed, Spiner is worth $16 million as of this writing according to celebritynetworth.com.
4 What Is Harvey Fierstein's Net Worth?
When a movie has thousands of people die in a scene amidst a ton of special effects, it is easy for viewers to not feel that loss. However, the people behind Independence Day made viewers feel that loss a lot more by having Harvey Fierstein's lovable character die in the middle of the mayhem.
An incredibly talented performer, Fierstein has been nominated and won a slew of awards during his illustrious career. As such, many of Fierstein's peers love working with him, so he continues to land television, film, and theater roles to this day.
According to celebritynetworth.com, Fierstein has a truly impressive $20 million fortune as of this writing.
3 What Is Bill Pullman's Net Worth?
Even though Independence Day had an incredible cast, amazing action sequences, fantastic special effects, and it was surprisingly funny, the film's greatest legacy arguably is the President's speech.
Since Bill Pullman was the actor they hired to give that memorable speech, he will forever be associated with the beloved alien invasion movie. However, Pullman has appeared in many projects since Independence Day including Lake Placid, The Grudge, and Independence Day: Resurgence.
As a result of Pullman's lengthy and highly successful career, he has accumulated a $20 million fortune as of this writing.
2 What Is Jeff Goldblum's Net Worth?
According to fanbolt.com, Jeff Goldblum has had some massive paydays since he starred in Independence Day. A perfect example of that is Goldblum reportedly was paid $15 million to star in Independence Day: Resurgence.
Some of Goldblum's other reported paydays include $7.5 million for Thor: Ragnarok, $3 million for Hotel Artemis, and he was paid millions for two Jurassic World films.
While all of those figures can't be confirmed, there is no doubt that Goldblum makes a lot of money. As a result, Goldblum reportedly is worth $40 million as of this writing.
1 What Is Will Smith's Net Worth?
After Independence Day was released, Will Smith became one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history.
Amazingly enough, celebritynetworth.com reports that Smith got paid a combined $355 million for Men In Black3, Bad Boys 2, Hancock, and Pursuit. In fact, it has even been reported that Smith got $100 million for Men In Black 3 alone. It also is worth noting that Smith was paid at least $20 million for many of his movies that came out after Independence Day.
Thanks to the massive paydays Smith has received, he reportedly is worth $350 million as of this writing.
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