The Surprising Truth About Celebrity Wealth

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The Surprising Truth About Celebrity Wealth

Even the most decorated actors and actresses need a little extra cash now and then. For some, like two-time Oscar winner George Clooney, that means taking to Europe to talk coffee. He's been making coffee commercials for Nestle Group's Nespresso since at least 2010.

Clooney has plenty of company, it turns out. The following slideshow details some of Hollywood's more intriguing endorsement deals. From Tommy Lee Jones' long-term relationship with Japan's Suntory for plugging Boss Coffee to Julia Roberts' 45-second, $1.5 million sip-and-smile ad for Italy's Lavazza, celebs can make as much off camera as they do on set. If only the rest of us were so fortunate.

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