Christina Applegate Says Her Initial 'Anchorman' Salary Offer Was 'Offensive,' Explains How Will Ferrell Made It Right
Christina Applegate is opening up about her payday for the movie Anchorman and how the initial offer she received was “a little offensive.”
The actress starred in the 2004 movie as news anchor Veronica Corningstone alongside Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy.
While appearing on The View this week to promote her new memoir, Christina revealed that Will and director Adam McKay stepped in to make sure she got paid properly.
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“When they came in with the initial offer, it was, you know, a little offensive,” Christina said. “And I said I can’t. I know my worth, and I can’t do that. They wanted me bad enough, and they said, ‘Well, we’re gonna chip in.’ Thank God they did because it was one of the best experiences of my entire life.”
Christina also opened up about how beneficial the work experience was for her.
“It was such a lesson. I had never done improv before. Learning from that group of dudes… that is the masterclass that people pay for. Steve Carell, like, taught it. Adam McKay developed an entire new way of doing it with his group. To get in there and have that happen was absolutely magic and it’s been invaluable to me and my career,” she said.
In her book, Christina made comments about her first marriage.