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Christina Applegate Reveals Anchorman Salary Boost from Co-Stars

3/6/2026

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Christina Applegate appeared on The View to promote her memoir You With the Sad Eyes.
She discussed that Will Ferrell and Adam McKay contributed to her Anchorman salary after the studio's initial offer was low.
Will Ferrell recalled Anchorman's first test screening score of 50, prompting the studio to budget reshoots and a new ending.
Anchorman, released on July 9, 2004, grossed $90 million worldwide.

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Christina Applegate appeared on The View to promote her memoir You With the Sad Eyes.
She discussed that Will Ferrell and Adam McKay contributed to her Anchorman salary after the studio's initial offer was low.
Will Ferrell recalled Anchorman's first test screening score of 50, prompting the studio to budget reshoots and a new ending.
Anchorman, released on July 9, 2004, grossed $90 million worldwide.