#15: Experience Determined the Paychecks, One Angel Was Paid Double
When Charlie’s Angels first launched, the actresses weren’t paid equally. Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith each earned $5,000 per episode, reflecting their relatively limited acting experience at the time. They were newcomers compared to their more seasoned co-star.
Kate Jackson, already an established television actress, was paid $10,000 per episode. The pay gap highlighted how experience still ruled Hollywood salary decisions, even on ensemble shows. Of course, as the series exploded in popularity, those early numbers would soon feel very outdated.