Big Bang Theory cast making the big bucks
The Big Bang Theory does a bang-up job of making its stars rich. The CBS comedy claims TV’s four best-paid actors, according to the annual list released Thursday by Forbes. Jim Parsons led with a $25.5-million take between June 2015 and this June, Forbes said, followed by castmates Johnny Galecki ($24 million), Simon Helberg ($22.5 million) and Kunal Nayyar ($22 million). In fifth place: Mark Harmon, star of the CBS drama NCIS, was paid $20 million (as with all these actors, before management fees and taxes). Forbes’ list of TV actresses released last week reaffirms the generous salaries for Big Bang stars: Kaley Cuoco placed second, with $24.5 million. In top spot: Sofia Vergara of ABC’s Modern Family, with $43 million.