The Target Lady: $300,000
Maria Bamford gained nationwide recognition when she appeared in ads for Target as “the Target Lady,” however, she is an accomplished stand up comedian and actress as well. She also had many roles in voice acting including in American Dad!, Spongebob Squarepants, Catdog, and Stuart Little 2.
The Cingular Wireless Umbrella Girl: $75,000
This is one example of how a successful ad campaign can help launch an acting career. Angela Sarafyan appeared in Cingular Wireless ads as “The Umbrella Girl,” and has since had quite the successful acting career. Her most prominent role is of Clementine in HBO’s Westworld, and she also appeared in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.