I would consider myself a pretty big movie fan, if there is a new release I want to see, I am the first in line at the theatre. There are TV shows that everyone watches religiously, and movie stars and actors that we adore. Acting and being able to bring a character to life is a talent, but is it more of a talent than performing life saving operations like surgeons do? I don't think so.
In no way am I saying that being a celebrity is easy, and definitely athletes and singers are very talented and skilled at what they do. I also think its great that many of them use their name to help fund charities or …show more content…
According to The Huffington Post, Johnny Depp has been the most overpaid actor for two years in a row. In early 2016, he made 5th spot on the highest paid actors list in Forbes Magazine, with an estimated yearly earning of 48 Million, despite a few flops at the box office. Have you heard of any doctors or surgeons making that much per year?
In addition, actors get paid a royalty each time their film is shown or bought. So they continue to get paid even after they complete a project. They earn even more from public appearances, DVD sales and endorsement deals. Although Doctors and surgeons make a significant income, they don't continue to get paid every day that their patient lives.
Doctors and surgeons in Canada earn anywhere form $271, 000 - $446, 000 per year based on their specialization and where they live, but entertainment professionals earn a much higher income than any other profession.
For the most part, actors and actresses, singers and athletes are discovered based on their talents, but people who want to become doctors and surgeons spend thousands on schooling and are usually in debt for several years trying to pay for