It’s no secret that the ‘Big Bang Theory’ cast take home huge wage packets, but that doesn’t make the total amount of cash they’ve each bagged over the years any less impressive.
The CBS comedy first began airing in 2007, and all five of its current lead stars - Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, and Kunal Nayyar - have been there since the very beginning.
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Kunal, Jim, Johnny, Simon and Kaley play Rajesh Koothrappali, Sheldon Cooper, Leonard Hofstadter, Howard Wolowitz, Simon Helberg and Penny respectively
According to the website, by the time the 12th and 13th seasons have wrapped, Kaley, Johnny and Jim will all have pocketed a massive $139 million each. Yes. Each.
Details of Simon and Kunal’s earnings have not been as widely reported over the years, though they are also thought to have taken home $1 million per episode for the most recent seasons.
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There will be at least two more seasons of 'The Big Bang Theory'
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Mellisa has starred in six more episodes than Mayim, and it’s believed they have earned $31.3 and $27.7 million respectively.
‘The Big Bang Theory’ is one of the US’s most-watched shows, with 19 millions viewers tuning to each episode.
Before They Were Famous: The Sitcom Appearances You Didn't Spot
Idris Elba in 'Ab Fab' (1995)(01 of08)
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Playing male escort Hilton in one episode of 'Ab Fab' was one of Idris's first ever roles. (credit:BBC)
Tom Hollander in 'Absolutely Fabulous' (1996)(02 of08)
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Tom's character nearly became a member of the Monsoon family, but sadly, ditched Saffy to run off with one of her bridesmaids just before their wedding was due to take place. (credit:BBC)
Peter Capaldi in 'The Vicar Of Dibley' (1994)(03 of08)
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Long before calling the Tardis home, Peter made a brief stop-off in Dibley, where vicar Geraldine soon fell in love with him. (credit:BBC)
Jonny Lee Miller in 'Keeping Up Appearances' (1990)(04 of08)
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Now, we know we shouldn't be biased, but this is definitely one of our favourite spots.
Long before taking on the role of Sickboy in 'Trainspotting', the actor made an appearance in the now iconic sitcom. (credit:BBC)
Jake Wood in 'Only Fools And Horses' (1989)(05 of08)
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The 'Jolly Boys' Outing' episode of 'Only Fools...' is an absolute classic, but did you spot Jake Wood (aka EastEnders' Max Branning) starring as Rodney's office trainee? (credit:BBC)
Ashley Jensen in 'The Office' (2003)(06 of08)
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After appearing in 'Extras' alongside Ricky Gervais, Ashley's career took her Stateside for 'Ugly Betty'.
Before that though, she popped up and made an uncredited(!) appearance in The Office's 2003 Christmas special. (credit:BBC/HBO)
Joanna Lumley in 'Are You Being Served?' (1973)(07 of08)
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The 'Ab Fab' star played two different characters, in two separate episodes of the show, which was written by her then husband Jeremy Lloyd. (credit:BBC)
Dominic Brunt in '2point4 Children' (1995)(08 of08)
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Dominic's instantly recognisable to many TV fans nowadays, thanks to the fact he plays Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk.
However, before soapland came knocking, he popped up in one episode of this show, playing an unnamed petrol station assistant. (credit:ITV/REX/Shutterstock)