German Pension Authority Refutes Actress Katerina Jacob's Claims on Contributions and Payouts

The Deutsche Rentenversicherung disputes Jacob's reported €800,000 pension contributions, citing industry-specific employment gaps and contribution limits.

Actress Katerina Jacob claimed to have paid €800,000 into Germany's pension system over her career but receives only €1,435 monthly in retirement benefits.
The Deutsche Rentenversicherung stated that Jacob's reported contributions are inaccurate, estimating a maximum possible contribution of €510,000 for her career span.
According to the pension authority, such contributions would yield a monthly pension of approximately €3,400 gross, not the amount Jacob reported receiving.
Jacob attributed her lower pension to gaps in employment common in the acting profession, where actors often face periods without work or contributions.
Despite the dispute, Jacob clarified that she is financially secure due to private preparations and is not reliant on her pension income.