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. 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.
