Lord of the Rings Stars Were Paid in Free Sandwiches

Cate Blanchett Claims Actors Were Unpaid for Film Trilogy

In a recent interview, Australian actress Cate Blanchett claimed that she and her fellow cast members in the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy were not paid for their work.

Bloom's $175,000 for All Three Movies

Last year, Orlando Bloom, who played Legolas in the films, had stated on The Howard Stern Show that he was paid just $175,000 for all three movies.

Blanchett's Free Sandwiches Compensation

Blanchett, who played Galadriel, said that she received free sandwiches as compensation. "No one got paid anything to do that movie," she stated.

Confirmation from Blanchette

On August 8, 2024, host Andy Cohen asked Blanchett about her payment for 'Lord of the Rings.' A surprised Blanchett responded, "No, no one got paid anything to do that movie."