Child actress Amirah Johnson is getting a huge payday for an expanded role in upcoming season of « Shameless. »
Most kids are looking forward to a weekly allowance, but Amirah Johnson, who plays Xan on « Shameless, » is getting close to some huge paydays… ’cause her immediate future is filled with stacks of cash.
According to Amirah’s minors contract — obtained by TMZ — the 11-year-old will earn $10,000 per episode in season 10 … and she’s guaranteed pay for at least 7 eps.
Do the math … that’s upwards of $70k for Season 10 alone!
Amirah joined Showtime’s hit series in season 9 … and, if her role continues past season 10, she gets 4 percent raises and guarantees of at least 7 episodes each season. If she’s still on the show for season 16, Amirah will be raking in $12,653 per episode!
We’re guessing there’s a good chance Xan sticks in the storyline… ’cause on paper, it looks like Showtime is investing in a fresh face as it navigates Emmy Rossum ‘s impending departure .
Congrats, Amirah, don’t spend it all in one place.
