appearance money

Celebrity attendance payment

Appearance money is a fee paid to a celebrity, athlete, or notable figure simply for showing up at an event—separate from any performance or competition winnings.

The draw of their presence justifies the payment: The tournament offered appearance money to attract top-ranked players.

Common in sports, fashion events, and promotional appearances.

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basis of payment

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Award given to winners

winnings · purse · performance bonus · merit pay · commission

risk/guarantee structure

appearance moneyperformance pay

Compensation reflecting work quality

revenue share

Family

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