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In 1991, Robin Williams accepted $75,000, rather than his typical fee of about $8 million, for his role as the Genie in "Aladdin" because he wanted to "leave something wonderful behind" for his children.
Robin Williams was at the peak of his career when he portrayed the iconic Genie in Disney's beloved classic Aladdin. Despite his usual $8 million paycheck, Williams agreed to a substantial hit in his salary, accepting only $75,000 for the project. Williams agreed to these terms contingent upon Disney not using his voice and image to market products inspired by the film. This happened in 1991 as well.
Aladdin became an instant sensation, amassing over $504 million in revenue and maintaining a devoted global fan base through continuous streaming. The movie was released in theaters on November 25, 1992.