This legal dispute arises because his former employer claims he was unfairly excluded from his high earnings, despite years of acting. Hyland, who won stardom as actress Haley Dunphy, reportedly began the show earning US$15,000 per episode, with her salary rising to US$125,000 by the end of the series.
As financial tensions reach the courts, Sarah Hyland will fight to protect what she claims is hers.
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Former director Sarah Hyland claims that Modern Family excludes two royalties
Richard Konigsberg, who has represented Hyland for 15 years, says they played a major role in securing his breakout role on the hit sitcom — and he wants that to be his fair share.
Koenigsberg claims that during his time as a personal and professional entrepreneur, he made an agreement: he would receive 10% of the gross income he earned from projects he helped implement.
According to the documents obtained, Koenigsberg claims Hyland abruptly ended his professional relationship in April. The bitter director believes the move was an attempt to avoid being assigned some important projects, including his lucrative comedies.
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The operation also reveals that Hyland said he would take 10% of his earnings from his role in A Pequena Loja dos Horrores, eliminating his other sources of income.
Now Königsberg is seeking compensation and asking the court to declare that Hyland is legally obligated to pay him 10% of all his profits from the projects under which the security was managed, in exchange for TMZ.
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The “Geek Charming” star saw a huge pay raise on the sitcom
It's no surprise that Hyland-Tenham's paychecks have become a point of contention, as Modern Family cast salaries have seen a significant increase over the show's 11 seasons.
July report no Cloth speechIt was revealed that adult stars like Julie Bowen, Eric Stonestreet and Ty Burrell earned a whopping $500,000 per episode in the final season.
As Haley Dunphy, a rebellious, fast-talking teenager, Hyland began the series earning about $15,000 per episode, second only to Cosmopolitan.
However, like her cast mates, the 33-year-old actress' earnings will increase over the course of two years, with Looper reporting that in Season 4 she was earning around $70,000 per episode.
When Season 11 ends, his salary reaches $125,000 per episode, many of his first days on the show.
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Within two days of the huge push for the 'Modern Family' cast.
The cast of the award-winning sitcom has only seen its popularity soar over the show's 11 seasons, and their salaries have also skyrocketed. Since Hyland-Tynham's earnings have skyrocketed over the course of two years, she's not the only one to benefit from the success of the hit comedy.
Sofia Vergara, played by Gloria Delgado Pritchett, earned between $30,000 and $65,000 per episode. Her character, made up of her reckless personality and Colombian ranch history, quickly became a double favorite.
When the show ended, Vergara was earning less than $500,000 per episode, a testament to her star power and the show's success. Ed O'Neill, played by Jay Pritchett, Vergara's husband in the film, began making much more money than the rest of the cast.
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For his featured role on Married… with Children, O'Neal initially negotiated a salary of approximately $105,000 per episode, according to CheatSheet.
So, in a show of solidarity, O'Neal renegotiated his salary with the rest of the adult cast, ending up with $500,000 per episode, plus his fellow actors.
Sarah Hyland's home was raided while she was alive
Hyland's life had been less peaceful lately. Shortly before she found herself in a legal showdown with her former businessman, she joined the club of unfortunate celebrities who had their homes stolen.
In August, explosion He reported that the TV personality's house was broken into while he was out of town. The thieves allegedly broke a glass door to gain entry, and activated their security system.
Surprisingly, Hyland attended the crime live on his phone, selling two masked intruders through the front door. Despite the immediate police response, the thieves left the scene when they stopped.
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The police also searched his house to ensure that nothing was inside. Since Hyland was absent at the time, the investigation into the missing items and their value remains pending.
Luxurious mansion with 'Vampire Academy' star
Hyland's gorgeous two-story ranch in Studio City has been purchased for $3.92 million. Luxury home built in 2018, has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and more than 6,000 square pesos.
The home's elegant interior features a kitchen with a large center island, white cabinets, and dark benches. The second-floor master suite includes billowing chests, a lariat, and French doors that open to a private balcony.
The condo also offers the best amenities, like a theater with stadium seating and a beautiful blue pool with a built-in spa.
With so much money at hand, this court showdown will put life outside Sarah Hyland's paintings back into focus.