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MoneyNation Jan. 2016: J. J. Abrams made $29 million for his Star Wars: The Force Awakens work. This includes co-writing, directing, producing and a cut of the movie’s box office earnings. The figure could grow as high as $33 million, depending on ticket sales. Forbes July 2014: $28 million VanityFair March 2010: Estimated 2009 earnings: $36 million

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• Text: MoneyNation

Update: 2016-1

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