Sure, stardom is a double-edged sword—but it also means a mink-lined lifestyle that comes with an array of perks. Some of the best ones arrive in the form of contract clauses, legal requests an actor or director can make to ensure that they get exactly what they want, when they want it, when working on a film project.

Requests vary. Sometimes a star wants a driver, a chef, or a fancy trailer. Other times, they want something wildly specific. Samuel L. Jackson, for example, recently confirmed that he has a special golf-related request baked into all of his contracts, a power move that reflects his established status in the industry. So in the spirit of Jackson’s contractual luxury, here are eight stars with fascinating (and legally binding) contract quirks.

8 Movie Stars with Unbelievable Contract Clauses



1 / 8 Chevron Chevron From Screen Gems/Everett Collection. Samuel L. Jackson When you’re one of the highest-grossing actors in the world, you’re allowed to take a golf break. Samuel L. Jackson loves the sport so much that in all his contracts, he has a clause that allows him to golf twice a week during movie shoots.

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