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Hilary Duff gets paid for not appearing in movie

Hollywood star Hilary Duff has been given a 1,00,000 payout to not appear in the upcoming Bonnie and Clyde remake. The 23-year-old singer-actress was to star in the remake of the 1967 Warren Beatty classic about the infamous American Depression crime duo,but was dropped out because of her pregnancy,reported Daily Mail. According to a clause in the actress contract,if the producers decided to drop her,they would have to pay the sum as compensation. I dont want to give them any more press than theyve already gotten off me. I think my baby is more exciting, said Duff.