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8 Movie Stars with Unbelievable Contract Clauses

From $10,000 wigs to unlimited cigars.
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Sure, stardom is a double-edged sword—but it also means a mink-lined lifestyle that comes with an array of perks. Some of the best ones arrive in the form of contract clauses, legal requests an actor or director can make to ensure that they get exactly what they want, when they want it, when working on a film project.

Requests vary. Sometimes a star wants a driver, a chef, or a fancy trailer. Other times, they want something wildly specific. Samuel L. Jackson, for example, recently confirmed that he has a special golf-related request baked into all of his contracts, a power move that reflects his established status in the industry. So in the spirit of Jackson’s contractual luxury, here are eight stars with fascinating (and legally binding) contract quirks.

Take a look in the gallery above.