At 13, Jason Weaver was offered $2 million by Disney to sing as young Simba in The Lion King. His mother, Marilyn “Kitty” Haywood, negotiated $100,000 upfront plus royalties instead.
More than three decades later, Weaver says the payments continue, proving how her foresight transformed a childhood role into a lasting source of income.
This story was reported by The Times of India. Read the full coverage at The Times of India.
