Reese Witherspoon Was Paid This Much To Star In Hulu's 'Little Fires Everywhere'

Reese Witherspoon is an accredited actress, so naturally, hiring her costs a decent chunk of money. In a report from Variety, the magazine revealed TV actors who got paid the most per episode of as late and Witherspoon was at the top of that list.

The actress will star in a new Hulu show next year called “Little Fires Everywhere." The project, based off the best-selling novel by Celeste Ng of the same name, earned her and co-star Kerry Washington each $1.1 million per episode, according to the outlet's findings.

Nicole Kidman came in close behind her "Big Little Lies" co-star, earning $1M per episode for her part in “Nine Perfect Strangers,” which is set to stream on Hulu in late 2020.

An executive explained to the outlet why big names like Witherspoon, Washington, and Kidman are capable of receiving such a large paycheck for a television series.

“No movie star right now or star of any stature is doing a pilot,” the executive said. “And if they are doing a pilot, they’re getting a very significant episodic guarantee … and once the A-list talent are committed to a project, you have to turn to lesser-known talent and pay them competitive fees.”

“If you’re doing a deal for a name, you better be thinking $500,000,” an agent added.

When “Little Fires Everywhere” premieres, viewers will get to watch Witherspoon in the role of Elena Richardson while Washington will play Mia Warren. Other cast members include Rosemarie DeWitt from “United States of Tara” playing Linda McCullough and Joshua Jackson from “When They See Us” playing Bill Richardson.

The show is about “the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and an enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. The story explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, the ferocious pull of motherhood – and the danger in believing that following the rules can avert disaster,” according to the official synopsis.

"Little Fires Everywhere" releases on Hulu on March 18.