Harry Potter actress discloses salary for role in popular film series

A former star from the Harry Potter franchise recently opened up about her earnings from the iconic series. Samantha Clinch, known for her role as Eloise Midgen in the films, took to TikTok to share some behind-the-scenes details.

While Samantha’s role as Eloise Midgen was minor, she played a memorable part in The Goblet of Fire when her character suffered a severe acne outbreak. In a TikTok video that garnered nearly 8 million views, Samantha revealed that she was initially paid £35 (about $46) a day for her work on the movies as an extra. However, when she landed the part of Eloise Midgen, her pay doubled to £70 (about $93) a day.

Despite the low initial pay, Samantha expressed gratitude for the experience and praised the production staff, especially for the “constant stream of food” on set. She also shared a fun fact about how she splurged on a bottle of Classique perfume by Jean-Paul Gaultier with her paycheck, calling it “nostalgia in a bottle.”

Samantha’s insights give fans a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of one of the biggest movie franchises of all time. As HBO gears up to film the upcoming TV adaptation set in the wizarding world, it’s exciting to hear from former stars like Samantha about their time on set. With auditions still ongoing for the main trio roles, Harry Potter fans are eagerly anticipating the debut of this new chapter in the magical universe.