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Owner of Breaking Bad house explains why she ‘didn’t make millions’ off the show

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Published 17:08 5 Aug 2024 GMT+1

Owner of Breaking Bad house explains why she ‘didn’t make millions’ off the show

The real owner of Walter White's house in Breaking Bad has revealed how much money her family made from the show

Brenna Cooper

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The real-life owner of the Walter White's house in Breaking Bad has revealed how much money her family made from the show.

308 Negra Arroyo Lane, Albuquerque, New Mexico - also known as the White family home - served as the primary residence of chemistry-teacher-turned-drug-lord Walter White and his family for the Emmy-award winning series.

However, the home wasn't a set created for the show but instead a very real house - and the owners have suffered their fair share of Breaking Bad fans slinging pizzas on the roof.

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You'd think the family would have at least been reimbursed handsomely for the use of their now iconic house, however, you'd be surprised at the amount of money they made.

Appearing in an interview with GeeEntertainment shared to TikTok, the current occupant of the house, who appears to be Louis and Frances Padilla's daughter Joanne Quintana, explained the process of how the location was scouted for the show.

When asked why it was her house which was chosen, Quintana explained that her family had been approached by scouts from Sony Productions due to the house being located on a T junction in the road.

After being approached by location scouts, Padilla approached the New Mexico film commission for advice, to which they told her: "Do it, it's just a pilot."

Little did they know how big the series would go on to be.

The real-life owners of Walter White's house have long suffered from nosy Breaking Bad fans over the years. (AMC)
The real-life owners of Walter White's house have long suffered from nosy Breaking Bad fans over the years. (AMC)

The project was then passed over from Sony to AMC, who then approached the family once again for permission to film.

"We agreed because it was interesting," Quintana continued.

"You get to meet actors, you get to see the magic behind Hollywood, you get to experience... something different."

The host then asked Quintana how much her family had made from the show - and the amount will actually surprise you.

"People assume that we made millions. Millions! Off the show and [say] 'why don't we pack up and move', " Quintana replied, before going on to explain that loaning out their home wasn't as lucrative as you'd think.

"We do not get residuals, we do not get compensated, we only get paid a location fee.

"One time fee, in and out."

Turning to the camera, Quintana added: "You guys think we made millions. No, we got paid a location fee."



It's understandable then why Quintana has become frustrated with nosy fans constantly showing up outside her house, with several videos floating around on the internet showing her frustrations with vloggers and Breaking Bad fans who have trespassed onto her property.

The house has since been blurred out on Google Maps, suggesting the family would rather you didn't stop by with a pizza next time you're in the neighbourhood.

Featured Image Credit: youtube/@breakingbad Sony Pictures Television

Topics: Breaking Bad, TV, Home

Brenna Cooper
Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper is a journalist at LADbible. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in History, followed by an NCTJ accredited masters in Journalism. She began her career as a freelance writer for Digital Spy, where she wrote about all things TV, film and showbiz. Her favourite topics to cover are music, travel and any bizarre pop culture.

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