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'The Idea of You' Cast Salary: What did Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine charge?

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine are just two of the stars who brought to life The Idea of You, the new romantic drama based on a fanfiction. Here, check out how much they earned for their roles.

Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway in The Idea of You.
© IMDbNicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway in The Idea of You.

The Idea of You may be one of the most anticipated romantic titles of the year on Prime Video, especially with the two stars leading the drama: Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine (Purple Hearts).

The story follows Solène Marchand, a 40-year-old single mother, who begins an unexpected romance with Hayes Campbell, a 24-year-old lead singer of the world’s most popular boy band, August Moon.

Michael Showalter directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Jennifer Westfeldt, which is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Robinne Lee and came first as a Harry Styles fanfic (in theory).

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How much did Anne Hathaway get paid for ‘The Idea of You’?

Despite many being surprised by the large amount of money Anne Hathaway received for The Idea of You, it was to be expected, as she is an Oscar-winning star with years of career. She reportedly earned a salary of $7 million.

Although the star has neither confirmed nor denied it, this would be one of her highest payments, after Les Misérables, where she took home $10 million for her role as Fantine, according to Cosmopolitan.

How much did the stars of ‘The Idea of You’ earn?

In addition to the net worths of the stars, fans wonder how much they have earned for their important roles. Well, “The Idea of You” had a large budget, and a good portion was allocated to the salaries of its lead actors.

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Anne Hathaway undoubtedly took the top spot as the highest-paid cast member of the production, taking home a millionaire salary. Meanwhile, Nicholas Galitzine did not even reach $500,000, according to Showbiz Galore.

The specialized website on celebrity salaries and earnings from their latest movies verifies how much each participant in the romantic drama has earned. Here, the complete list:

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  • Anne Hathaway as Solène Marchand | $7 Million
  • Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes Campbell | $400,000
  • Ella Rubin as Izzy | $180,000
  • Reid Scott as Daniel | $150,000
  • Jordan Aaron Hall as Zeke | $80,000
  • Raymond Cham Jr as Oliver | $70,000
  • Annie Mumolo as Tracy | $50,000

Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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