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The Situation Will Earn $5M This Year

'Jersey Shore's' breakout star is raking in the dough

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 23, 2010 10:58 AM CDT

(Newser) – Today’s true WTF moment: Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is on track to earn $5 million this year. That’s more than Michael Cera earned for Scott Pilgrim or Don Cheadle earned for Iron Man 2, for those of you keeping track. How in the world did this happen? A source tells the Hollywood Reporter the Jersey Shore star earns $60,000 per episode, and will rake in $1 million in appearance fees (you can have the "GTL" champ appear at your party for $15,000 to $50,000).

Then there’s his fitness video, supplement line, autobiography, vodka endorsement, rap song, clothing line, and, yes, potential movie roles. "We are really excited about all the opportunities coming Mike's way," says his manager. “Our goal has always been to try to build a brand if the situation presented itself.” (No pun intended?) “People told him to enjoy his 15 minutes of fame and that he wouldn't last. I think we can agree he's extended it to at least 17." (Speaking of his rap song, you can listen to it here. You're welcome.)

An undated file photo released by MTV, shows the cast of Jersey Shore.
An undated file photo released by MTV, shows the cast of "Jersey Shore."   (AP Photo/MTV, FILE)
Mike The Situation Sorrentino arrives at the MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, Calif., on Sunday, June 6, 2010.
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino arrives at the MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, Calif., on Sunday, June 6, 2010.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Mike Sorrentino arrives at Logo Network's Third Annual NewNowNext Awards on Tuesday June 8, 2010 at The Edison in Los Angeles.
Mike Sorrentino arrives at Logo Network's Third Annual NewNowNext Awards on Tuesday June 8, 2010 at The Edison in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Katy Winn)
Mike The Situation Sorrentino attends the 2010 CMT Music Awards, in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, June 9, 2010.
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino attends the 2010 CMT Music Awards, in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, June 9, 2010.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
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Even-Steven
Aug 26, 2010 3:12 PM CDT
What's worse are all you douche bags who watch any form of reality tv including this garbage and then turn around and bitch that this guy is cashing in. LoL, I love the stupidity of that!
sanagalrc
Aug 24, 2010 11:44 AM CDT
$5,000,000 a year to be a jackass in front of a camera... Meanwhile there are people working some of the most difficult, undesireable jobs required for the rest of us bougies to live the cushy lifestyle we love who are barely scraping enough money to cover their basic necessities.
MDD
Aug 24, 2010 3:40 AM CDT
Will this guy hurry-up and OD already!

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