Mary J. Blige Took A Hit To Make 'Mudbound'
Mary J. Blige might be basking in the glow of Oscar nominations for Mudbound, but the road to get there wasn't an easy one for her. And, apparently, it wasn't a lucrative one either. Court documents in her divorce proceedings revealed that Blige actually took a financial hit to appear in the film. “The film Mudbound, for example, has produced no net income for Petitioner [Blige], but has garnered her critical acclaim and award nominations,” an excerpt from the documents reads. “Pursuant to the Mudbound contract, the expenses Petitioner was required to pay in connection with filming Mudbound were greater than her salary.” Wow. Well, while she might not have had a payday with the actual movie, we're sure her nominations will open up a few more opportunities for the actress the cash in on the acclaim the film has brought her acting career. #HeresHopingSheGetsThatOscar
