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Gandolfini vs The Friends Cast: The Pay Gap That Shocked Hollywood #Sopranos

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Published Jul 27, 2026, 6:00 PM · 2mo ago

BoxOffice Joe
BoxOffice Joe
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Description

Why James Gandolfini was criminally underpaid on The Sopranos compared to sitcom stars. In 2002, the face of HBO was earning a fraction of what network comedy actors made per episode. We break down the salary discrepancy between Tony Soprano and Frasier Crane, and the bold demand that changed everything after Season 4. Subscribe for more deep dives into Hollywood history.
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Published
Jul 27, 2026, 6:00 PM
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1:09 (69 s)
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