It always pays to bet on James Cameron. The acclaimed director’s 1997 hit movie Titanic is one of the most successful films of all time, even 27 years after its release.
And everyone involved gets their fair share… Even child stars with barely any screen time! You remember the little Irish boy in the film who met a sad fate with his mother and sister as the ship sank?
You know, the one who said the unforgettable line, “What are we doing, Mommy?” Well, that little boy is all grown up now — and still cashing in on the movie! Related: Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively’s Daughter Betty Had A Hilarious Role On The Deadpool & Wolverine Set! During a resurfaced interview with Business Insider, child actor Reece Thompson, who was just 5-years-old when he broke hearts in the film, revealed he STILL receives residual checks for his performance!
The now 31-year-old told the outlet: Dang! He revealed that the checks used to be bigger around the height of the film’s home release, sometimes in the “low thousands.” And over the years he figures he’s made… $30,000!
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