In Pulp Fiction Salary Discussed: Why John Travolta Was Paid $150,000 While Bruce Willis Got $800,000 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

When Pulp Fiction dropped in 1994, it wasn’t just the plot twists that had us all abuzz—it was the crazy salary disparity. John Travolta walked away with a mere $150,000. But Bruce Willis? He got a cool $800,000.

Let’s talk about Willis. By the time he stepped into the role of Butch Coolidge, he was already Hollywood stuff. He’d scored a Golden Globe for Moonlighting and defined action heroism with Die Hard, which grossed $143M. But, plot twist: Bruce needed a comeback like a boxer needs a second wind after a series of six cinematic flops.

Enter Quentin Tarantino and Pulp Fiction. Bruce slashed his usual $10M salary to just $800k—but it did pay off! After the film blew up, he returned to the ring, earning between $20M and $25M per flick.