Melanie Lynskey clears up ‘insane’ rumor about ‘Two and a Half Men’ salary
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Key Points:
- Melanie Lynskey refuted claims that she earned between $200,000 and $300,000 total for her role on “Two and a Half Men,” stating she made about one-tenth of that amount per episode before deductions.
- The actress, who appeared in 63 episodes as Rose, emphasized her gratitude for the job, which helped her financially and supported her indie film career, but expressed frustration over the inflated salary rumors.
- Lynskey responded after co-star Holland Taylor revealed on a podcast that she never received a raise on the show and chose not to renew her contract, highlighting pay disparities with Jon Cryer.
- Taylor, who earned four Emmy nominations for her role as Evelyn Harper, criticized the show’s lack of courtesy in salary negotiations despite Cryer reportedly quadrupling his pay.
- “Two and a Half Men” aired on CBS for 12 seasons from 2003 to 2015, becoming a major hit during its run.
