Did the DCC get paid by Netflix?

While the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) are prominently featured in the Netflix series 'America's Sweethearts,' they do not receive direct payment from Netflix for their participation. According to Jada McLean, the squad leader in season two, she earned $15 an hour, which translates to approximately $500 for each appearance in 2024. This indicates that while the cheerleaders are compensated for their performances and appearances, the financial arrangement is not with Netflix itself. Instead, Netflix has a licensing agreement with the Dallas Cowboys organization, which allows the use of the cheerleaders in the show. Therefore, the cheerleaders' earnings come from their contracts with the Cowboys rather than from Netflix directly, highlighting the distinction between the production company and the individual performers involved in the series.