{"id":2438096,"date":"2026-05-30T10:14:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T10:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2438096"},"modified":"2026-05-30T10:14:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T10:14:31","slug":"andrew-keegan-discusses-the-reality-of-residual-checks-one-cent-is-not-worth-my-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/andrew-keegan-discusses-the-reality-of-residual-checks-one-cent-is-not-worth-my-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrew Keegan Discusses the Reality of Residual Checks: &#8216;One Cent Is Not Worth My Time&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Andrew Keegan;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/andrew-keegan\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Andrew Keegan<\/a>, the actor best known for his role in the 1999 romcom <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:10 Things I Hate About You;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/10-things-i-hate-about-you\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">10 Things I Hate About You<\/a>, recently opened up about his experience with residual checks on \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The McBride Rewind;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tfK-jsCFRqU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The McBride Rewind<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:960px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Andrew Keegan's comments highlight ongoing frustrations many actors have voiced about streaming-era compensation.The McBride Rewind\/YouTube\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/83245B6905E7E43C10DCA6AB74E0724331D5321EBDA64E81C21C770E0C3B3FBC\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_ok_magazine_302%2Fc247ec3cf792b2efa0712c2fc8e431ba\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Andrew Keegan&#8217;s comments highlight ongoing frustrations many actors have voiced about streaming-era compensation.The McBride Rewind\/YouTube<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>During the episode, Keegan humorously recounted receiving checks for just one cent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s really funny because I\u2019ll get different shows obviously, but I\u2019ll get one cent checks and it costs like 40 cents to send,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cOne cent is not worth my time.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:960px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Residual payments have become increasingly unpredictable as viewing platforms shift away from traditional syndication.The McBride Rewind\/YouTube\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/AC87877CB63433BC4FEE1B3EE12218C3BA782260C271BE26A05EED5263CCD91E\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_ok_magazine_302%2Fae824f57c96fa3d66f6a48d6e424a964\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Residual payments have become increasingly unpredictable as viewing platforms shift away from traditional syndication.The McBride Rewind\/YouTube<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Keegan explained that while he has seen a variety of residuals from different shows, the most significant earnings come from his role in 10 Things I Hate About You.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think 10 Things is the biggest residuals,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n<p>He mentioned that he has received checks ranging from $10 to $80, but the one-cent checks are a source of frustration.<\/p>\n<p>At the height of his career, Keegan starred in several high-profile television series and films. He appeared on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:7th Heaven;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/7th-heaven\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">7th Heaven<\/a> from 1997 to 2002 and Party of Five from 1997 to 1998. More recently, he had roles in CSI: New York in 2010 and Related from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he featured in blockbusters like Independence Day and The Broken Hearts Club.<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:960px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Andrew Keegan\u2019s experience reflects a broader industry conversation about fairness in entertainment payouts.@dannypintauro\/Instagram;MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/D6E5746D2B3237FC50C2AD7D615C6BF51BFBB459EEFC646952877F08CFFF970A\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_ok_magazine_302%2F62d40fe183e9566ba53ee62a956c1c0c\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Andrew Keegan\u2019s experience reflects a broader industry conversation about fairness in entertainment payouts.@dannypintauro\/Instagram;MEGA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The unpredictability of celebrity residuals has become a hot topic in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hollywood;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/hollywood\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Hollywood<\/a>. Many stars report receiving shockingly low amounts for their past work.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Danny Pintauro;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/danny-pintauro-surgery-near-fatal-scooter-accident-excruciating-pain\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Danny Pintauro<\/a>, known for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Who\u2019s the Boss;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/whos-the-boss-reboot-shambles-spills-source\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Who\u2019s the Boss<\/a>, recently revealed that he earns only \u201cfive to six cents per episode\u201d for his role in the sitcom that aired from 1984 to 1992.<\/p>\n<p>Pintauro lamented, \u201cPretty much everyone misunderstands what residuals mean,\u201d emphasizing the misconception that recognizable actors are financially secure.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jodie Sweetin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/jodie-sweetin\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Jodie Sweetin<\/a> from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Full House;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/full-house\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Full House<\/a> also shared <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:her frustration;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/jodie-sweetin-reveals-eye-opening-140000137.html\">her frustration<\/a> with residuals, stating that she received a one-cent check recently.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s no syndication anymore because it\u2019s all in streaming. Who gets paid for that? Nobody gets paid for that,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Eve Plum;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/news\/eve-plumb-not-paid-brady-bunch-reruns\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Eve Plum<\/a>, a star of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Brady Bunch;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/news\/eve-plumb-denies-nixing-brady-bunch-reunion\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The Brady Bunch<\/a>, echoed these sentiments in her memoir, revealing her disappointment in the lack of residuals for reruns.<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:960px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Fans of nostalgic television often express surprise when learning how little some actors earn from reruns.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/F2C31DF59D4D34950C1B571454D5C292874A7B4DA1282B3DDF078C5B086F674E\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_ok_magazine_302%2F4e36849a5919ef9d9389bfb5eaa8d8f6\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Fans of nostalgic television often express surprise when learning how little some actors earn from reruns.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In contrast, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lisa Kudrow;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/lisa-kudrow\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Lisa Kudrow<\/a>, from the hit show <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/friends\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Friends<\/a>, continues to enjoy significant residuals, earning approximately <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:$20 million per year;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/david-schwimmer-net-worth-friends-actor-made-millions\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">$20 million per year<\/a> alongside her costars. 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