Behind The Scenes Secrets Of 'Everybody Loves Raymond'

Salary Feuds

As the show continued to become more and more popular, Ray Romano’s salary reached some spectacular heights. The leading man’s salary caused some serious behind-the-scenes drama. In 2003, the actor signed a deal which, at the time, led him to become television’s highest paid actor, earning $1.8 million per episode.

The Feud Continues

After Romano’s salary was revealed, Brad Garrett, who played Ray’s older brother Robert, refused to come to taping until he was given a raise. The rest of the cast were reportedly earning around $160 000 per episode. The network quickly renegotiated the actors’ salaries eventually leaving the rest of the cast satisfied.

Legal Troubles

Patricia Heaton, who played Ray’s wife, was sued by a former assistant. Jennifer Lee, the actress’s former employee, filed a lawsuit seeking unpaid wages in the amount of $7,425, plus “overtime and additional expenses.” Lee also claimed she was wrongfully fired once she inquired about the unpaid wages. The public has yet to find out exactly what happened with the suit.

Hidden Turmoil

The actor behind Robert, Ray’s older brother, got a secret divorce. The actor and his ex-wife Jill Diven, only revealed the news to their families days before the story hit the press. Brad Garrett was also outspoken about his exorbitant alimony payments. “Boy, was that expensive,” Garrett said, referencing his failed marriage.