Awkward’s Greer Grammer Reveals Shocking Residuals: You Won't Believe How Much She Made!

Greer Grammer is accustomed to witnessing actual pennies magically appear in her bank account due to television residuals.

"In lieu of the ongoing SAG strike and the prevalent conversations surrounding streaming residuals, I thought it would be interesting to do a live unboxing video to showcase my current earnings," expressed Grammer, aged 31, in a TikTok video dated Thursday, August 3rd.

Grammer, best known for her recurring role as Lissa Miller on the popular MTV dramedy Awkward, recently shared a video of herself opening a stack of envelopes. In this video, she revealed the surprising amount she earned from streaming the hit show: a mere .80 cents. However, she clarified that the actual amount on her paycheck was even less, at .50 cents.

As the daughter of actor Kelsey Grammer and the ex-wife of Barrie Buckner, Grammer then proceeded to explain the significance of residual paychecks for actors and their livelihoods.

"Being an actor is often seen as the closest thing to job stability," Greer remarked, displaying additional checks totaling $.63, $.60, $.30, and $.68. "Residuals play a crucial role as they can contribute towards our health insurance, enabling us to meet the requirements. Remember when they said, 'Be an actor, you'll make money!' Actually, let's be honest, nobody ever said that. The term 'starving artist' exists for a reason."

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Greer captioned her video: “These are actually better than most — usually they’re for 0.01.”

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Apart from eagerly examining her recently received paystubs, Greer also elaborated on how residuals have proven to be instrumental in meeting her expenses over the years.

"Certain years have been more financially rewarding than others, such as 2015 when I completed a TV series and worked on multiple films. That year was particularly exceptional for me," recounted the talented actress. "However, there have been times when I've only managed to secure two movies or even just one. It is during such periods that my residuals play a crucial role, allowing me to sustain my lifestyle and continue pursuing acting as my full-time career."

The SAG-AFTRA union, under the leadership of president Fran Drescher, approved a strike in July when contract discussions with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) reached an impasse. SAG-AFTRA had requested modifications to residual funds to ensure actors can gain from prosperous streaming projects, along with other provisions concerning equitable wages and the utilization of artificial intelligence, to enhance their economic sustenance. The Writers Guild of America has also initiated a strike as the AMPTP declined to accept comparable conditions in their agreements.