Dean McDermott Reveals How Much Money Tori Spelling Makes Per Month

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Dean McDermott is laying out his family’s finances.

During the ongoing divorce process with Tori Spelling, the former star of “Due South” claimed that his ex-wife earns approximately $3,000 to $75,000 per month, depending on her work, as stated in an income and expenditure declaration obtained by TopMob News.

In other parts of the documents submitted on September 5th, it was mentioned that Tori, who is Liam (18 years old), Stella (17 years old), Hattie (13 years old), Finn (13 years old), and Beau (8 years old)’s co-parent with Dean, is given custody of their four minor children for 90% of the time. Meanwhile, he stated that he spends time with Beau on the first, third, and fifth weekends of each month during his visitation.

TopMob News has reached out to Tori’s rep for comment but has not heard back.

In terms of personal income, a 58-year-old man estimated that he makes approximately $3,800 each month working as an alcohol and drug counselor at Conscious Community & Vanity Recovery rehabilitation center. He also mentioned that his girlfriend, Lily Calo (age 34), brings in around $600 monthly, but this income does not cover their shared living expenses.

Dean, who is not only a father to Jack, aged 26, from his marriage with Mary Jo Eustace, also mentioned that he hasn’t received any earnings from acting and producing over the past year. He explained that his work in these fields has significantly decreased due to SAG/AFTRA strikes and changes within the industry.

As a devoted devotee, I can’t help but share my financial journey, hoping it may resonate with fellow enthusiasts. Let me lay it all out there: Despite earning a certain amount, I’ve found myself in a challenging situation, drowning in debt. City National Bank has extended a loan of $200,000 to me, a portion of which remains unpaid, adding up to approximately $215,700 in total owed. Additionally, I carry a balance of around $12,000 on my Care Credit card and another $2,500 on Capital One. To top it off, there’s a lingering dental bill of $1,200 that I last made an installment payment on in March. It’s a financial struggle, but I remain optimistic that I can weather the storm and emerge stronger!

Regarding their split in 2023, it’s worth noting that both parties have discussed fostering a positive co-parenting relationship and potentially rekindling a friendship. In fact, he publicly acknowledged her achievements on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ last fall, commending her for doing an “amazing job.

In a September 2024 Instagram video, he expressed his pride, saying, ‘Your performances on Dancing With the Stars were breathtakingly beautiful. I witnessed your relentless efforts and the injuries you overcame. Your determination and commitment are truly awe-inspiring.’

Keep scrolling to see what other stars have said about their income…

In Joe Giudice’s own words, the salary he and his ex-wife Teresa Giudice received for their first season on The Real Housewives of New Jersey wasn’t worth much excitement. As he shared on daughter Gia Giudice’s Casual Chaos podcast in August 2025, they were paid only around $25,000 for the first season. “It was laughable,” Joe added casually.

The components used during the inaugural event, which eventually catapulted them to fame, were not inexpensive. “Reminiscing about our grand debut,” the father of four mused. “I estimate the expenses for that show’s first season to be around $150,000.

Jenna Johnson, winner of Dancing With the Stars season 33 with partner Joey Graziadei, revealed that even though there’s no monetary reward for winning the mirrorball trophy, contestants who reach the finale will continue to receive payment. Moreover, she mentioned a substantial bonus is also given.

If you emerge victorious in this competition, Johnson clarified, it’s not as if a hefty sum of one million dollars is waiting for you. Instead, you’ll receive an appealing trophy. For those who leave the dance floor earlier, she made clear that they have a guaranteed spot until a specific number of weeks.

(Note: According to various sources, starting salaries for dancers range from $1,200 to $1,600 per episode, potentially increasing to as much as $100,000 per season (which ABC has not officially confirmed). On the other hand, celebrities start with a salary of $125,000. As they continue advancing in the competition, stars receive further bonuses, with semifinalists and finalists potentially earning up to an additional $50,000.)

Jennifer Lawrence, a previous Academy Award recipient, earned approximately $25 million to feature in director Adam McKay’s ensemble disaster comedy titled “Don’t Look Up”. In contrast, her co-star and fellow Oscar laureate Leonardo DiCaprio was reportedly paid $30 million for the same project.

Lawrence expressed to Vanity Fair for its December 2020/January 2021 issue that Leo generates higher box office revenue than she does. She stated, “I’m very content with my contract, but I’ve noticed-and I suspect many women in the workforce have too-that it’s awkward to discuss equal pay. If you do voice concerns about an apparent inequality, you’re often told it’s not due to gender bias, but they can’t explain what else it might be.

Her optimistic demeanor was earned: When it emerged in the 2014 Sony email leak that Lawrence’s pay for 2013’s American Hustle was significantly less than her male co-stars’, it ignited a broad conversation across Hollywood about the wage disparity between genders.

In an interview with Channel 4 News U.K. in 2017, Lawrence stated, “I feel incredibly grateful for my job, but it’s not about the money for me.” She further explained that she wasn’t disappointed about earning millions from a movie, which she considered irrational. Instead, her anger was directed towards the unjustness and inequality she encountered.

In simpler terms, Jonah Hill’s pre-tax earnings of $60,000 for “The Wolf of Wall Street” in 2013 were significantly less than the film’s main character Leonardo DiCaprio, who earned $10 million.

In 2014, on The Howard Stern Show, Hill remembered being offered the least amount of money imaginable. However, it was an opportunity to work with Martin Scorsese, and given that he had previously been in Moneyball, Hill was keen to secure the deal before anyone could reconsider.

Hill shared that he’d be willing to sell his house and hand over all his savings just for the opportunity to work with Scorsese. He said, ‘It’s not about the money. You could take on roles in films like ’22 Jump Street’, but this isn’t something you do for financial gain. I would have done anything for it, and I’d gladly do it again. It’s not about earning more; it’s about doing what truly matters to you.’

Oprah Winfrey happily accepted only a little bit of green to star in 1985’s The Color Purple.

In 2023, the billionaire media tycoon shared with Essence that they were given $35,000 to feature in a film, which he considered his most valuable $35,000 ever earned. He went on to say it was life-changing and an immense learning experience.

When Jennifer Lopez landed the part of late Tejana singer Selena Quintanilla in the 1997 biopic “Selena,” she made history as the first Latin actress to receive a million dollars for a movie role.

In 2019, Lopez shared with Variety that, looking back, she was relatively inexperienced and didn’t fully grasp the situation surrounding her breakout film. She expressed that it was fantastic to receive an offer of a million dollars, stating that it seemed everyone was making some kind of powerful statement at the time.

Through this, she was able to set the stage for earning hundreds of millions more, yet there are instances where her involvement is completely free.

Lopez shared with GQ in 2019 that he does things out of love rather than for financial gain, as evidenced by his work on Hustlers, which he did without payment and even produced himself. Essentially, he puts faith in himself, just like the lyrics in Jenny From the Block, where he chooses to do what he loves.

As an ardent admirer, I’d say it wasn’t the promise of riches that lured Adrien Brody into the world of “The Brutalist.” Instead, he seized the opportunity to embody a tormented Hungarian architect grappling with his art in post-WWII America, all for $250,000. And boy, did it pay off when he clinched his second Oscar for Best Actor!

Brody told Variety, “I’m craving a studio film right now, as I feel I’ve put all my efforts into this renovation project of mine, which resembles a castle in an upstate New York barn.

Pete Davidson jokingly commented to New York magazine regarding his pay when asked before SNL’s 50th anniversary special about how he spent money when first hired at age 20 in 2014. He said something like “It was around $3,000 per episode, so I guess I treated myself to a few dinners.

It’s noteworthy that the starting salaries for SNL newbies back in 1975 remained consistent, with stars like John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, and Chevy Chase allegedly earning $750 per episode. In today’s terms, this would be approximately $3,300 as of 2014 or around $4,428 by 2025, based on the Consumer Price Index Inflation calculator.

In his current 22nd season on SNL, Kenan Thompson earns significantly more than $3,000 per episode now compared to when he first started out. However, it’s important to remember that even the former Nickelodeon star had humble beginnings.

In Demi Lovato’s 2024 documentary, Child Star, the former All That star recalled receiving their first paycheck for an ad. They shared, “That initial payment was $800,” but at age 12, they considered it equivalent to a million dollars.

It turns out Gilmore Girls’ status as a beloved rewatchable classic is literally priceless.

On Jimmy Kimmel Live in March 2025, Lauren Graham, known for her role as Lorelai Gilmore, stated that there are no residuals from Netflix. However, she mentioned that she’s been compensated with love and admiration instead.

Tommy Dorfman openly discussed her earnings from the series “13 Reasons Why” during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, which was initiated in part due to streaming platforms like Netflix not regularly providing extra remuneration to cast and crew when a show achieves significant success.

In a post on Threads dated July 24th, Dorfman shared that before agency, manager fees, and taxes, she earned $29,953.24 for the entire first season of “13 Reasons Why,” which spanned 8 episodes over a six-month period. However, she mentioned her work extended beyond just the episodes as she handled promotional activities and was featured in key artwork. Additionally, she traveled round trip from New York City to San Francisco for each episode shoot, but found herself working for extended periods without pay or insurance that barely qualified for her.

In the initial month since its debut, our show managed to amass an impressive 476 million viewing hours within just one season. This is why I stand firm in my convictions and continue to push forward.

On his podcast, Dax Shepard candidly shared with Lauren Graham (a fellow cast member from Parenthood) that during their time on the NBC series, he was aware that he earned significantly less than many other actors in the show.

But, the Armchair Expert host stressed that he did not mind.

He mentioned that in every job he had before becoming a parent, he would always make an effort to discover what everyone was earning. He found ways to do this – either by having a discreet conversation with them or by using intermediaries like agents.

As a die-hard fan, I intentionally avoided delving into the behind-the-scenes details about my beloved Parenthood cast, choosing instead to immerse myself in the raw experience. Even when hints of our places within the production hierarchy surfaced, it never dampened the pure joy that enveloped me during each episode.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I take pride in sharing that back in 2005, when talking to the Los Angeles Times about my film ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’, I revealed the personal efforts I took to bring it to life. To put it simply, I cashed in on a dollar for directing the script. It was an unusual requirement, but I had no qualms with endorsing my check for that role and relinquishing my acting salary. My partner-in-crime, the esteemed actor, cowriter, and coproducer Grant Heslov, also earned a dollar in the same capacity.

The passionate tribute that George Clooney crafted about Edward R. Murrow, the CBS News journalist who stood firm against power in the 1950s, proved impactful: In June 2025, marking his debut on Broadway, he spent several months portraying Murrow in a stage adaptation of the movie, and before its official opening on April 3, the play generated an unprecedented (for a non-musical) $3.3 million during its previews, indicating a substantial income for Clooney beyond that figure.

Christian Bale, in his chilling portrayal of Patrick Bateman in the 2000 film “American Psycho”, was paid the absolute minimum they were allowed to pay him by the production team, as he was not initially a popular choice for the role. However, it was director Mary Harron who advocated for his hiring, as Bale shared with GQ in 2022.

According to Bale, his earnings were so modest that he recalls the makeup artists chuckling at him in the trailer since he was earning less than any of them.

It’s possible that his uncle was named Rico, but in 2010, Jon Heder revealed that he was initially given just $1,000 for his role in the movie “Napoleon Dynamite.

Following the unexpected success of his irreverent comedy, he managed to renegotiate for a share of the earnings. In an interview with the New Zealand Herald, he mentioned, “The offer was slightly increased.

As a seasoned lifestyle advisor, I must admit that, much like Djimon Hounsou, I’ve often found myself feeling undervalued in various professional settings, despite an impressive roster of achievements such as starring in films like “Amistad” and “Blood Diamond.” The world of Hollywood can sometimes be unpredictable and challenging when it comes to fair compensation for one’s contributions.

In an interview with Larry Madowo of CNN in January 2025, the Beninese actor shared that he’s been working in the film industry for more than 20 years. Despite having two Oscar nominations and featuring in several high-profile films, he continues to face financial struggles and finds it challenging to sustain a living.

In her 2024 memoir, titled “Rebel Rising”, Rebel Wilson revealed that she was only compensated $3,500 for her role in Bridesmaids. However, this amount needed to be used for joining the Screen Actors Guild, meaning she essentially received no payment for her work.

Still, she wrote, the experience was “everything!”

The Australian actress’s fame skyrocketed significantly, with her earnings for “Pitch Perfect” in 2012 starting at the SAG minimum wage of $65,000 and reaching a whopping $10 million for “Pitch Perfect 3” in 2017. According to Wilson, she amassed a total of $20 million for the third installment, “Isn’t It Romantic,” and “The Hustle,” although it’s important to note that nearly half went to taxes, another 10% to agents, and 5% to her lawyer. Despite these expenses, she was left with a substantial amount of money, which Wilson described as a significant fortune after accounting for payments to her publicist, business manager, and assistant.

At the end of 2017, Ellen Pompeo successfully renegotiated her contract for “Grey’s Anatomy” to earn approximately $575,000 per episode. Additionally, she received a substantial signing bonus worth over one million dollars and was granted two equity points in the show, which could potentially bring her an additional $6 million to $7 million.

In 2018, Pompeo expressed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that at the age of 48, she had reached a point where she feels comfortable asking for what she rightfully deserves. She acknowledged that her position in the industry may not be as ‘relevant’ due to playing the same character for 14 years. However, she emphasized that it takes a unique skill to remain good on a show after such a long time.

More recently, Ellen Pompeo, who played the Grey character, has been considering her past earnings compared to Patrick Dempsey’s. Despite this, she stated that she did not resent him for earning more money.

In a March 2025 episode of “Call Her Daddy,” she expressed, “Given that the show bears my name, I felt I deserved equal treatment. I wasn’t envious of his success, but rather, I was resentful because they didn’t appreciate me as much as they appreciated him and never will.

Back in 1978, when Jamie Lee Curtis made her film debut in ‘Halloween’, she was earning $2,000 per week, which amounts to a total of $8,000. In an interview with Rotten Tomatoes in 2018, she stated that “quite frankly, nobody received any payment back then.

Although actress Jamie Lee Curtis collected four-figure earnings, John Carpenter’s pal Nick Castle (who was Anthony Moran) felt like royalty raking in just $25 per day to play the role of Michael Myers. It was actually Anthony Moran whose face you see briefly when the masked killer reveals his identity, and Tommy Lee Wallace, the editor, also accumulated screen time as Michael Myers.

At that time, it felt like quite a bit! As shared with Vanity Fair in 2018, Castle, who went to film school with Carpenter at USC, mentioned that his motivation for being part of the film was to gain an on-set experience and dispel the mystique surrounding filmmaking and direction. He assumed he’d be a spectator without payment. However, he ended up getting $25 per day, and all he needed to do was wear a rubber mask.

Taraji P. Henson received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars in 2008 for her role in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Even many years later, she remained passionate about the $150,000 salary she ultimately accepted to be part of the film. This was after producers turned down her initial request for $500,000.

In reference to the main actors of the film, Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, Henson mentioned on the Ladies First With Laura Brown podcast in 2021 that salaries of $20 million were less common at the time, but for them, it was justified. He didn’t imply they shouldn’t have been paid their fair compensation.

As a lifestyle expert, let me tell you, I stood firm on my worth during negotiations for that big film role. I believed the amount I was asking at that stage of my career was reasonable, considering the ticket sales I would help generate. To be honest, I wasn’t prepared to accept less. However, I was disappointed when they initially offered me $100,000. But after some tough negotiations, I ended up earning $150,000 – a significant increase that required me to put my pride aside.

Speaking from personal experience, when people hear the figure “$150,000,” they often think it’s a significant amount. However, I want to assure everyone that I am not ungrateful for this amount. Here’s why: When you consider that Uncle Sam will take half of that sum, you’re left with approximately $75,000. Before I even receive that amount, I need to pay my team, and since taxes account for about 30%, I must pay them first from the remaining sum. So, if we subtract 30% from the $75,000, what I might actually end up with is around $40,000.

Although Cate Blanchett amassed significant wealth throughout her career, it’s important to note that not all of it came from portraying the royal elf Galadriel in the The Lord of the Rings series, despite its massive global box office earnings totaling $2.9 billion.

In a chat on “Watch What Happens Live” in August 2024, she responded with amusement when Andy Cohen suggested that the Lord of the Rings movies were her largest earnings. She clarified, “Not at all! No one was compensated for that film… I essentially received free sandwiches, and I got to keep my prosthetic ears.

In my expertise as a lifestyle enthusiast, allow me to rephrase that statement: Orlando Bloom, who brought the elven warrior Legolas to life in the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy, shared on The Howard Stern Show in 2023 that his earnings for the entire series amounted to a modest $175,000.

Hopefully he also got to keep his ears.

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2025-09-09 01:18