Yes, stars get paid to host award shows such as the Golden Globes, Grammys, and the Academy Awards. It's not much, however.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly in 2007 a network executive states that hosts make close to $15,000 along with expenses and fees for their writing staff. The small amount is not a problem because stars are just as happy with the national exposure they get from hosting.
Billy Crystal hosted the 2012 Academy Awards, it was his 9th time hosting the show.
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