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Given her lackluster box office results, critics argue that paying Ridley $12.5 million might be an excessive investment for a franchise that doesn't seem to have a clear demand for her return. While she was integral to the sequel trilogy, her popularity has waned, and her recent films have underperformed.
This raises broader questions: Should Lucasfilm be allocating such a hefty paycheck to an actress whose star power appears to be declining? Is this a reflection of her importance to the franchise, or just a misallocation of studio resources? The debate continues, with fans divided on whether the salary is justified or overinflated.