Although Hollywood stars may make millions of dollars a year, they find that much of their income soon disappears. Movie stars also pay taxes.
Agents collect a ten-percent commission for negotiating a movie deal.
Lawyers get 5 percent in addition. Managers who help develop the long-term future of the stars may be paid 10 to 15 percent. Business managers earn about 5 percent. However, movie contracts may provide for some expenses to be covered by the studio - perhaps transportation, drivers, trailers, and staff. Consider a movie star to be like a business.