From Actor Feuds To Alcoholism: Behind The Scenes Of Wonder Woman

Cloris Leachman

Legendary actress Cloris Leachman guest starred in the pilot episode of Wonder Woman as Queen Hippolyta, Wonder Woman’s mother. For one day’s shooting, Leachman was paid $25,000, and she only played the role for that one episode. The role was subsequently picked up by other actresses.

Leachman’s career has earned her more Primetime Emmy Awards than any other performer with a total of eight awards, in addition to winning a Daytime Emmy and an Oscar for her role in the 1971 film adaptation of The Last Picture Show. Leachman is still going strong today at 90 years old, with her most notable recent performance being on the Fox network sitcom Raising Hope.