Holland Taylor Was Nominated for 4 Emmys for “Two and a Half Men”, but Claims She Ended Her Contract When She Didn’t Get a Raise
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Key Points:
- Holland Taylor revealed she ended her contract on Two and a Half Men because, despite receiving four Emmy nominations for her role as Evelyn Harper, she never received a raise and was paid the same as eight years prior.
- Taylor, who loved the show and played the boys' mother, chose not to renew her contract after six years, opting instead to make guest appearances only if she wanted.
- The CBS hit series ran for 12 seasons, with co-creator Chuck Lorre basing Taylor's character on his own mother; notable cast salary disparities included Charlie Sheen earning over $1 million per episode while Taylor was paid significantly less.
- Taylor has been nominated for nine Emmys in total, including a 2024 nomination for The Morning Show, and was Tony-nominated in 2013 for her one-woman play Ann, which she also wrote.
