The Highest Paid Actresses On Television Today

Alyson Hannigan

Alyson Hannigan played the part of Lilly on How I Met Your Mother, opposite of Jason Segal's portrayal of Marshall. their idyllic marriage made fans swoon (and then cry) over and over again. Their supportive romance stood the test of time though, and Hannigan walked away from the show with $225,000 per episode.

Anna Paquin 

Anna Paquin knows the highlights of fame thanks to her performance on the fantasy horror show ‘True Blood.’ She played a character named Sookie in a town overrun with the undead. Who wouldn't date a vampire or fight one off themselves for a chance at a check worth $275,000 per episode? 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.