8 Reasons You Really Want To Win An Oscar

8 Reasons You Really Want To Win An Oscar
FILE - In this March 5, 2010 file photo, an Oscar statue stands on the red carpet outside the 82nd Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The 85th annual Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, file)
FILE - In this March 5, 2010 file photo, an Oscar statue stands on the red carpet outside the 82nd Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The 85th annual Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, file)

Perhaps those tears are the result of countless hours spent refining theatrical skills in hopes of one day holding a tiny golden man in front of your heroes. Or maybe Hollywood actors just really like the money.

That's right, having "Academy Award Winner" next to your name or movie title really does translate into big bucks. Here are 8 ways to look at your Oscar win:

Your Star (And Paycheck) Will Rise

8 Reasons You Really Want To Win An Oscar

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