Celebrities Have Labor Disputes Just Like Us
Jason Sudeikis.It’s been over 130 days since writers grabbed their signs and hit the picket lines. As we glide into film festival season, writers and actors are showing their support for the strike in different ways. The latest cast to reunite on the picket line was that most noughties of duos, Harold and Kumar (John Cho and Kal Penn).
Back in July, the actors are up for the role of a lifetime: Newsies. The SAG-AFTRA contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers expired at 3 a.m. on July 13 after the union was unable to reach a deal with studios. As the Screen Actors Guild national board voted to begin striking at midnight on July 14, celebrities including the cast of the Barbie movie’s tethered, Oppenheimer, prepared to walk from all duties. Others, like Alan Ruck, Janelle James, Diego Luna, and Melanie Lynskey, used their Emmy nominations as an opportunity to prioritize solidarity with the union. And of course, Jane Fonda got in on the picketing (but you probably could have guessed that). Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reportedly donated a historic amount to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, approximately seven figures according to Variety. On July 25, Danai Gurira, Steve Buscemi, Christine Baranski, Bryan Cranston, and other actors spoke at a “Rock the Rally for a Fair Contract” event in Times Square. Below, more celebrities who are ready to stop acting and take action.
John Cho and Kal Penn
View this post on InstagramMargot Robbie
Margot Robbie has joined the SAG/WGA picket lines pic.twitter.com/izw8JiCRaB
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 13, 2023Oscar Isaac
Oscar Isaac has joined the SAG/WGA picket lines. pic.twitter.com/jWYBBKgmCv
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 14, 2023Damien Chazelle, Martin McDonagh, and Laura Poitras
Venice Film Festival jury president Damien Chazelle kicked off the festival by standing in solidarity with the actors and writers currently on strike.
“Today is the 121st day that the writers in Hollywood have been on strike,” he began Wednesday’s opening press conference.
🔗:… pic.twitter.com/JTapzhOmYl
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) August 30, 2023Damien Chazelle, Martin McDonagh and Laura Poitras opening Venice in Writers Guild on Strike shirts is a thing of beauty. pic.twitter.com/pXx4XV5yFo
— Beyond Fest (@BeyondFest) August 30, 2023Martin McDonagh is rocking a WGA strike t-shirt at the Venice jury press conference. #VeniceFilmFestival pic.twitter.com/Kg2k4PVw8z
— Alex Ritman (@alexritman) August 30, 2023Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh on the picket line in support of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike. pic.twitter.com/SOPyR4sCUs
— Florence Pugh Daily (@bestofpugh) August 15, 2023The cast of Community
View this post on InstagramElliot Page and Peppermint
View this post on InstagramJoe Lo Truglio
View this post on InstagramJosh Peck
View this post on InstagramTracee Ellis Ross
View this post on InstagramLi’l Sebastian and (most of) the Parks and Rec cast
PARKS AND REC REUNION AT THE STRIKE!! MY FAMILY!! #WGASTRONG pic.twitter.com/UwMOMaOks0
— eli (@clairesjam) August 11, 2023Parks cast, writers, producers, crew and guest stars came out to support SAG/AFTRA and the WGA in their fight for a fair deal. We also had the cutest lil' horse to ever walk a picket line. #SAGAFTRAstrong #WGA #ParksAndRec #lilSebastian pic.twitter.com/sGvLyyinz1
— Jim O'Heir (@JimOHeir) August 12, 2023Marisa Tomei
View this post on InstagramAdam Sandler and Ben Stiller
— Monette Moradi (@monettem97) August 2, 2023Simu Liu
WHY I’M STRIKING: “I’ve been there...I’ve spent time as a background actor...not knowing where your next paycheck is coming from, not qualifying for healthcare, and it’s a really rough spot to be in...” — Simu Liu (@SimuLiu), SAG-AFTRA, outside Amazon today pic.twitter.com/Ote1PlqG10
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 2, 2023Jennifer Grey
WHY WE’RE STRIKING: “We had a partnership. The artists, below-the-line, everybody, the teamsters, the studios...and now we have this business where it’s not fair that people are being squeezed...” - Jennifer Grey, Clark Gregg, SAG-AFTRA, outside Amazon today pic.twitter.com/nGvKYHMZBR
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 2, 2023Debra Messing
Debra Messing and Stephen Lang on the #SAGAFTRAStrike picket line in NYC today
View the full gallery here: https://t.co/wZ8QTN6Cp9
📸 Gotham/GC Images pic.twitter.com/hOwI6S0J9I
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 2, 2023Luke Kirby
luke kirby walking the picket line in support of the sag-aftra and wga strike in nyc pic.twitter.com/ce7yCHTRuc
— midgelenny updates (@midgelennygifs) August 3, 2023The Cast of The Good Place
Attended The Good Place Picket: +1000.95#WGAstrong #SAGAFTRAstrong pic.twitter.com/ccn1iWa1Ms
— Writers Guild Foundation (@WritersGuildF) August 2, 2023Adam Scott, Nick Offerman, and Jesse Plemons
View this post on InstagramSarah Paulson
Video of Sarah Paulson at the Netflix picket line today! #SAGAFTRAstrike pic.twitter.com/exCyaacP2A
— sarah’s pr (@sarahpaulsbean) July 25, 2023Anna Kendrick
View this post on InstagramOctavia Spencer
Here's to the strikes ending with EVERYONE being compensated fairly.#sagaftramember Octavia Spencer joined the #SAGAFTRAstrike and #WGAstrike picket line with WGA member Sean Anders today. Thank you, Octavia! #SAGAFTRAstrong pic.twitter.com/o2kQxygu2N
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) August 1, 2023F. Murray Abraham
F. Murray Abraham, 83, says he’s out on #SAGAFTRAstrike picket lines two hours a day, every day. His grandfather was a union man in the coal mines. “Without the unions, there is no middle class and without a middle class, there is no democracy. Unions are good for America.” pic.twitter.com/8xjXJ7lCsm
— Jada Yuan (@jadabird) July 31, 2023Jack Champion and Trinity Bliss
jack champion at the SAG-AFTRA picket lines with trinity bliss via instagram ! pic.twitter.com/YL1obSWDU4
— jack champion updates (@jackcdaily) August 2, 2023Jeri Ryan
View this post on InstagramSterling Jones
View this post on InstagramSeth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane has donated $1 million to The Entertainment Community Fund to help provide financial assistance for industry workers during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. https://t.co/pJPawkliza
— Variety (@Variety) August 1, 2023Steven Spielberg
Shonda Rhimes, Steven Spielberg, Vince Gilligan, Seth MacFarlane, Greg Berlanti, JJ Abrams, Michelle Pfeiffer and more have donated to the Entertainment Community Fund to help provide financial assistance for industry workers during the strikes.
(https://t.co/OIOYPZjvdK) pic.twitter.com/FiMyVK0Q2J
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) August 1, 2023Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu at a SAG-AFTRA strike today. https://t.co/PZLX4Bm3Cs
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 31, 2023David Harbour
David Harbour at a SAG-AFTRA strike today. https://t.co/mmx27zSq5a
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 31, 2023Bradley Cooper
Exclusive: Bradley Cooper will not be attending the premiere of his Netflix film "Maestro" at Venice in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strike. https://t.co/MKVkNzP6Ob
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) July 31, 2023Stacey Abrams
Happening Now - Stacey Abrams of Fair Fight Action sits down with #SAGAFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White. Join us for the conversation! https://t.co/7HQJuZQQtO #unionstrong #1u https://t.co/LoB9CZVppa
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 21, 2021Zach Braff
Former "Scrubs" co-stars Zach Braff and Donald Faison explain what SAG-AFTRA members are fighting for while picketing in LA. pic.twitter.com/iU0IuzFoEi
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) July 26, 2023Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen hit the SAG-AFTRA picket line in Los Angeles yesterday.
See other stars who have supported the picket lines here: https://t.co/BPuVneAad9 pic.twitter.com/p8mrgEOa28
— IndieWire (@IndieWire) August 1, 2023Rachel Bloom
rachel bloom #SAGstrike #WGAstrike pic.twitter.com/miJzz5mudh
— asexual icon barbie roberts. (@rippedpromdress) July 26, 2023Jason Momoa
Thank you #sagaftramember Jason Momoa for the aqua, man 😉 We appreciate your #SAGAFTRAstrong support while keeping your fellow members hydrated during the #SAGAFTRAstrike 💪💙🌊🧜♂️ pic.twitter.com/HosopvMng2
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 28, 2023Kerry Washington and Bellamy Young
👉 "If you need help, ask. If you can, give."
Thank you to #sagaftramembers Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn & Bellamy Young for your #SAGAFTRAstrong support and for sharing @sagaftraFOUND's message during the #SAGAFTRAstrike. 💛
Donate/get assistance at https://t.co/xhmmsGDyjO. pic.twitter.com/5cyT2Sicfi
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 29, 2023Michelle Pfeiffer
Seth MacFarlane donated $1 million to The Entertainment Community Fund in support for industry workers during the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes.
Other donors include Shonda Rhimes, Michelle Preiffer, Steven Spielberg, Greg Berlanti, & more. The fund has over $6.3 million.
(@Variety) pic.twitter.com/nVVzt8NmHp
— Agents of Fandom (@AgentsFandom) August 1, 2023The Oppenhomies: David Krumholtz, Olli Haaskivi, Jack Quaid, Devon Bostick, & Christopher Nolan
The “Oppenheimer” cast has a text chain called “Oppenhomies” that’s been going since the film. They used to use it for carpooling. Now they use it for #SAGAFTRAstrike.
David Krumholtz was with Olli Haaskivi. Jack Quaid, Devon Bostick & Christopher Nolan have all been spotted. pic.twitter.com/SZFoNgVOVO
— Jada Yuan (@jadabird) July 31, 2023Annette Bening
Annette Bening at Netflix this morning, telling the assembled writers and actors about the Enterntainment Community Fund. If you need it: it's there. If you don't need it: please contribute.#solidarity #WGAstrike#SAGAFTRAstrike #WGAstrong#SAGAFTRAstrong #SolidaritySummer pic.twitter.com/xfLRXui4sW
— Howard A. Rodman 🦆 (@howardrodman) July 25, 2023Stephen Colbert
"I'm here to support the WGA and SAG and the Animation Guild... We have to win"- Stephen Colbert tells Deadline at the WGA animation rally in NYC today #WritersStrike #SAGAFTRAStrike pic.twitter.com/JqY4i4tXmc
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 25, 2023Stephanie Hsu
View this post on InstagramSarah Silverman
View this post on InstagramMariska Hargitay
View this post on InstagramShea Wigham and Tory Kittles
View this post on InstagramFrances Fisher
🗣️ #sagaftramember Frances Fisher spoke today at the #SAGAFTRAstrike and #WGAstrike rally at Fox Studios: "...WE are the workers and they have NOTHING without US." #SAGAFTRAstrong #WGAstrong pic.twitter.com/xAeZIDt4yJ
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 28, 2023Camryn Manheim
View this post on InstagramJohn Oliver
(WATCH) We caught up with John Oliver today at the WGAE Comedy Picket in NYC: “I want to see a fair deal...” pic.twitter.com/7MuRcTl0sP
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 27, 2023Ziwe
(WATCH) Ziwe is next up to speak to demonstrators attending the WGAE Comedy Writers Picket in NYC today pic.twitter.com/6AZeLSFuH1
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 27, 2023Marlee Martin
I support @sagaftra pic.twitter.com/2Iy2BxTKaV
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) July 27, 2023Gritty
View this post on InstagramColin Farrell
Colin Farrell joined the picket line in support of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike yesterday in Los Angeles.
See our gallery of actors who have also joined picket lines since the strike started: https://t.co/Y8WA6NMM0V pic.twitter.com/56ERySS8xo
— IndieWire (@IndieWire) July 27, 2023Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph
The SAG strike is in Philly today.
Abbott Elementary stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter are expected to join the protest in LOVE Park at 11:30 a.m.
We'll have live updates all day. Follow along 👇 https://t.co/MAh4EnzZ3w
— The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) July 20, 2023Al Yankovic
In solidarity with the upcoming UPS strike, SAG-AFTRA is now delivering all of its packages in person. pic.twitter.com/BA3jS4okmf
— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) July 22, 2023Julianne Moore
View this post on InstagramNelson Franklin
View this post on InstagramHayley Atwell
#MissionImpossible7 star Hayley Atwell on the SAG-AFTRA strike: “Streaming 40 years ago didn’t exist, social media didn’t exist. The existential threat of AI didn’t exist and there has to be a course correct in how we regulate all of these threats.” https://t.co/HFZkwuXJbL pic.twitter.com/o6TXWdVZrA
— Variety (@Variety) July 21, 2023Gina Torres
WHY I’M STRIKING: “So generations to come don't have to strike...” - Gina Torres, SAG-AFTRA #ActorsStrike pic.twitter.com/24kuEQuLtp
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 21, 2023Melanie Griffith
View this post on InstagramAmber Ruffin
📸 | jason sudeikis and amber ruffin at today's wga/sag-aftra strike outside of nbc rockefeller center in new york city pic.twitter.com/W4sJcrtqgR
— Jason Sudeikis Updates (@SudeikisNews) July 27, 2023Adam Pally
📸 | jason sudeiksi at the writers and sag-aftra actors' strike today with amber ruffin and adam pally pic.twitter.com/Sdw7Q5kAEe
— Jason Sudeikis Updates (@SudeikisNews) July 27, 2023Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo on SAG strike: “We’re not all Tom Cruise”.
Machete don’t text and his real-life counterpart don’t put up with nonsense from producers and studio heads. Danny Trejo stepped out in support of his fellow actors amid the SAG-AFTRA strike last w https://t.co/YUf1nzZHph pic.twitter.com/mMYIwKyTqW
Bradley Whitford
.@BradleyWhitford sounds off on the SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes.
"The people in power we used to be dealing with were in the storytelling business. These people are in the stock price business." pic.twitter.com/DDC5QcW3DY
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) July 22, 2023Jack Black
Jack Black was on there front lines today of the @sagaftra strike in Hollywood! pic.twitter.com/3A2jNOw6PB
— Joe Andaloro (@joyofeverything) July 24, 2023Christine Baranski
Christine Baranski speaks at the SAG-AFTRA rally in Times Square: “We will not live under corporate feudalism… We will not be replaced!” pic.twitter.com/EV9ZJoLvsh
— Variety (@Variety) July 25, 2023Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi opened his speech with a cheeky "How do you do, fellow actors?" #SAGAFTRAstrike pic.twitter.com/CGBZWYAyQq
— TV Insider (@TVInsider) July 25, 2023Titus Burgess
Titus Burgess just slayed this rally #SAGAFTRAstrike pic.twitter.com/gjN8kzYMZD
— Joe Otterson (@JoeOtterson) July 25, 2023Liza Colón-Zayas
#TheBear star Liza Colón Zayas quotes Snoop Dogg at the SAG-AFTRA rally in Times Square: “Where the f— is my money?” pic.twitter.com/nxG6vfu7K8
— Variety (@Variety) July 25, 2023Bryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston delivers a speech at the NYC SAG-AFTRA strike rally.
“We will not be having our jobs taken away and given to robots. We will not have you take away our right to work and earn a decent living. We will not allow you to take our dignity.” pic.twitter.com/aReUxk7SVo
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 25, 2023Jennifer Ehle
jennifer ehle and her mother rosemary harris on the picket line in nyc 🤍 pic.twitter.com/CKviAxU6Cl
— brittany (@sick_muse) July 22, 2023Nancy Giles
Decades of overpaid CEOs while the work that @WGAEast @WGAWest create and @sagaftra performers bring to life is undervalued. Enough! Streaming, AI, etc. hasn’t altered the bloated pay packages and bonuses at the very top. We just want our fair share. pic.twitter.com/nR7fSdylOo
— Nancy Giles (@nancygilesnyc) July 24, 2023Jill Hennessy
Gonna be there babes!!! #FairContractNow #SAGAFTRAstrong 👍🏽 https://t.co/rv1dg5VYuT
— Jill Hennessy (@JillHennessy) July 25, 2023Stephen Lang
‘Avatar’s Stephen Lang addresses supporters in Times Square today for the Rock the City for a Fair Contract Rally #SAGAFTRAStrike pic.twitter.com/ZnWgXe2Qw5
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 25, 2023Arian Moayed
“Succession” actor Arian Moayed goes off on the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers at a SAG-AFTRA strike in Times Square:
“We deserve a living wage, we deserve breaks … It’s like these people haven’t seen fucking ‘Succession’ — it’s about you!” pic.twitter.com/XoS3lwBqwM
— The Recount (@therecount) July 25, 2023Christian Slater
Christian Slater explains how his late father lived off of union pensions: “Because of SAG, because of real people who worked to help our members, my father was able to die with an amount of dignity that he would not have otherwise had. He lived as long as he did because of SAG.” pic.twitter.com/Du9JA2ScoP
— Variety (@Variety) July 25, 2023Merritt Wever
Merritt on the picket line
Photo credit: @sagaftra 2023 pic.twitter.com/mvz5lo2z9v
— Merritt _Wever (@WeverMerritt) July 15, 2023Lupita Nyong’o
Academy Award and Tony Award winning actress @Lupita_Nyongo joined the picket line at NBC Universal HQ in NYC today supporting the @sagaftra artists on strike.#SAGAFTRAstrike #SAGAFTRAstrong #SAGstrike #actorsstrike #writersstrike #blackpanther #Marvel pic.twitter.com/LodZtr7oKG
— NYC Vibe (@vibeofnyc) July 20, 2023Tony Goldwyn
tony goldwyn joins the #SAGAFTRAstrike in times square, NYC today. pic.twitter.com/HzSY8vyPLZ
— ًlyssa (@FITZLASSO) July 25, 2023Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dog has canceled his hollywood show in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike! pic.twitter.com/0CQ4whVSKp
— 🏁 (@concertleaks) July 25, 2023Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser standing strong with the Union. #BrendanFraser #SAGAFTRA pic.twitter.com/ElUTaP0ahy
— prince0306 (@prince_0306) July 25, 2023Evan Peters
more of evan peters at the sag strike! pic.twitter.com/W9oZgIiBnv
— vic ! (@90sfatal) July 20, 2023Coco Jones
Coco Jones and Bel Air fam out
for the WGA/SAG strike. 🪧 pic.twitter.com/nC40zLAlsb
Daniel Radcliffe
🆕️From today😊Dan and Erin (and their Baby boy) at a SAG AFTRA Strike in NY
(more pics in the comments) pic.twitter.com/2hEIX053Iw
Milo Manheim
View this post on InstagramAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined the WGA and @sagaftra picket line with a message of solidarity! Thank you @AOC ✊❤️#WGAstrong #SAGAFTRAstrong #WGAstrike #1u pic.twitter.com/9qdERcwkuB
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) July 24, 2023Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Dwayne Johnson has donated a ‘historic’ sum to SAG-AFTRA strike support.
“It’s the largest single donation that we’ve ever received from one individual at one time.”
(Source: https://t.co/gWNNprYxKN) pic.twitter.com/ZotTa6VUCF
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 24, 2023Kate Flannery
Fact: when picketing you run into some serious head baggers. Right @rainnwilson ??? #sagaftrastrong #sagaftra #sagawardwinners @soulstealer007 pic.twitter.com/uCAIo74Pp0
— Kate Flannery (@KateFlannery) July 25, 2023Adam Shapiro
We got the Shappy Pretzel treatment 🥨 Thanks again, @adamshapiro! #WGAStrong #SAGAFTRAstrong #WGAatWB pic.twitter.com/KCttHoKy7a
— chandra thomas (@chandra7thomas) July 24, 2023Ed Harris
Ed Harris at FOX today! ❤️🪧 #SAGAFTRAstrong #HotLaborSummer pic.twitter.com/3UiHNKRRKQ
— Phillip Iscove (@pmiscove) July 20, 2023Jeremy Allen White
View this post on InstagramTyler James Williams
View this post on InstagramAubrey Plaza
View this post on InstagramRosemary Harris
@ericatthedisco✊ #auntmay #rosemaryharris #sagaftra #sagaftrastrike #actorsstrike #writersstrike #wgastrike #sagaftrawgastrike #strike #hollywood #film #cinema #movies #television #tv
♬ original sound - haleyVanessa Hudgens
View this post on InstagramAlexandra Shipp
View this post on InstagramDylan McDermott and Dermot Mulroney
WHY WE’RE STRIKING: “It’s time for wages to increase. It’s time for more residuals, and it’s time to protect ourselves from AI...” - Dylan McDermott, Dermot Mulroney, SAG-AFTRA #ActorsStrike pic.twitter.com/lLHNrf2g7N
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 20, 2023Brett Gelman
brett gelman on strike with the wga and sag-aftra, i knew i could trust him pic.twitter.com/00bbTXdUE4
— Ariana (@simplytomh) July 20, 2023Anthony Rapp
View this post on InstagramAshley Zukerman
View this post on InstagramLily Tomlin
"Irving Thalberg, one of the major producers at MGM all through the 30s, he said 'The most important people in Hollywood are the writers. Without the writers we've got nothing'"- Lily Tomlin says as she stands alongside Jane Fonda at the 9-5 picket at Netflix #WritersStrike pic.twitter.com/DK4hW1QAxH
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) June 29, 2023June Diane Raphael
June Diane Raphael shows her support for the SAG Strike at Netflix in Hollywood
More images at: https://t.co/5RE3meWgiw#JuneDianeRaphael #GAWBY pic.twitter.com/elpTR1pSw5
— GAWBY.com (@GAWBYcom) July 19, 2023Antoni Porowski
View this post on InstagramJameela Jamil
View this post on InstagramZoe Lister-Jones
View this post on InstagramNolan Gould
NY #sagaftramembers, raise those signs and raise 'em high 🪧 Let's make sure EVERYONE knows we are #SAGAFTRAstrong on the #SAGAFTRAstrike picket lines 💪
👉 For picket locations and more strike information: https://t.co/EE6qPXDi3T pic.twitter.com/m1yZ2sqYmN
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 20, 2023Chris Hemsworth
These are challenging times for so many in our industry and I stand in solidarity with my fellow actors in #SAGAftra who are striking for a better future. @sagaftra pic.twitter.com/CQoNR8GLyW
— Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) July 19, 2023Kristen Wiig
😍 #sagaftramembers took to the sidewalks of LA to show their #SAGAFTRAstrong solidarity! pic.twitter.com/jdVL9tmZE1
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 19, 2023Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams says
“I’m out here to support the unions. I think what they’re asking for is totally within reason...”#SAGAFTRAstrong #SAGAFTRAstrike pic.twitter.com/d99VfFrrHL
— Geek Vibes Nation (@GeekVibesNation) July 18, 2023Alan Ruck and Justine Lupe
Connor and Willa hit the picket lines: "Succession" stars Alan Ruck and Justine Lupe say writers and actors are striking to fight Hollywood "corporatocracy." pic.twitter.com/tjA1MDlLJg
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) July 18, 2023Tina Fey
📸 | Tina Fey at the SAG-AFTRA Strike Picket Line in New York City earlier today! pic.twitter.com/2b5JnhFRUK
— Tina Fey Rocks (@TinaFeyNet) July 19, 2023Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore reveals to @THR that she’s received residual checks ranging from only a penny to 81 cents for her role in ‘This Is Us.’
🔗: https://t.co/vEMhQ9B79U pic.twitter.com/2dIOyjO776
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 19, 2023Sean Astin
It’s pretty clear the labor movement in America is alive & well
87% of our Members don’t earn the $26,000 they need to qualify for healthcare
I speak for them because I can
I speak for them because they elected me 2#AMPTP #GetBack2theTable#SAGAFTRAstrong #SAGAFTRAstrike pic.twitter.com/Peb6xXyEXb
David Cross and Kyra Sedgwick
👏✊🪧 pic.twitter.com/LExNICPugZ
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 19, 2023Jinkx Monsoon
ATTENTION all drag artists and queer entertainers, content creators, influencers, et al. #SAGAFTRAstrike pic.twitter.com/CkqOYcYLGF
— Jinkx Monsoon (@JinkxMonsoon) July 16, 2023David Denman
Explanation on the SAG-AFTRA strike from The Office actor David Denman. Seems to me that the strike makes sense. Actors just want to get paid. Who can fault that? #SAGAFTRAstrike pic.twitter.com/JobsvxeJY4
— HoosierNerdsPod (@PodNerds) July 18, 2023Chris Lowell
New York #sagaftramembers, we love to see the #SAGAFTRAstrong solidarity on the #SAGAFTRAstrike picket lines 😍 pic.twitter.com/A3Hg9FvIAf
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 19, 2023Katie Lowes
The #SAGAFTRAstrike picket lines are bringing everyone out, from princesses to lawyers!
Thank you, #MandyMoore and #KatieLowes, for your #SAGAFTRAstrong solidarity as we fight for a fair contract 💪
🪧 https://t.co/EE6qPXDPTr pic.twitter.com/bvOy32q1CM
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 18, 2023Kal Penn
WHY I’M STRIKING: “The unions are asking for a rational conversation about how to move forward together in this business we all love...” Kal Penn, SAG-AFTRA, WGA #ActorsStrike pic.twitter.com/IDESekQyqn
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 18, 2023Bob Odenkirk
Better Call Bob!
Thank you, #BobOdenkirk for your #SAGAFTRAstrong solidarity on the #SAGAFTRAstrike picket lines!
🪧 https://t.co/EE6qPXDPTr pic.twitter.com/H3Z7Zaf26m
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 17, 2023Danny Pudi
We've got a real #COMMUNITY out here on the #SAGAFTRAstrike picket lines 😉 Thank you #DannyPudi and #CharleyKoontz for your #SAGAFTRAstrong solidarity! pic.twitter.com/ey9KmhTilr
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 17, 2023Kevin Bacon
Walking the line in solidarity with my fellow SAG-AFTRA members #SAGAFTRAstrike #SAGAFTRAstrong @sagaftra pic.twitter.com/b5QPzgi3e0
— Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) July 17, 2023Rosario Dawson
View this post on InstagramJoey King
Joey King is seen at the SAG strike on in Los Angeles, California. pic.twitter.com/sZlEMhlqJU
— @21metgala (@21metgala) July 14, 2023Busy Phillips
The #SAGAFTRAstrike picket lines are full of people ready to WIN THIS FIGHT! pic.twitter.com/y0JWIC3Tms
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 18, 2023Ben Schwartz
Two dual SAG/WGA members picketing it out and fighting for what’s fair. @gilozeri @sagaftra @WGAWest pic.twitter.com/xiWAAxqu3H
— Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) July 14, 2023Christopher Jackson
Thanks Y’all. See ya Monday #SAGAFTRAstrong
— Christopher Jackson (@ChrisisSingin) July 14, 2023Martin Starr
View this post on InstagramSam Richardson
View this post on InstagramRicha Moorjani, Lee Rodriguez, and Ramona Young
View this post on InstagramJane Fonda
Jane Fonda at the strike! #WGAStrong #SAGstrike #WarriorNunSaved stand in solidarity! PAY THEM! pic.twitter.com/tYgbLwz9w4
— BLUE - Alba’s Superstar 🌟 (@bluesactt) July 14, 2023Jason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis spotted on the @sagaftra picket line.
He told media that he’s willing to strike “as long as it takes.” pic.twitter.com/esUIpO3ZvP
— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) July 17, 2023Stephanie Beatriz
View this post on InstagramNiecy Nash
View this post on InstagramPriyanka Chopra
View this post on InstagramMatthew Modine
View this post on InstagramKristen Johnston
Hollywood has always been an uneasy combo of art & commerce. In the last few decades however, the people who actually create the product have been completely screwed while the CEOs, studios & shareholders bank record profits. It’s unsustainable & wrong. #SAGstrike https://t.co/OE4zNtJkfq
— kristen johnston (@thekjohnston) July 13, 2023Will Graham
I was very hot and tired and I mean it all! #SAGstrike https://t.co/HpwRqXfg7z
— Will Graham (@WillWGraham) July 14, 2023James Van Der Beek
View this post on InstagramJohn Cusack
The greed is almost a legendary comic trope - one fun fact - when I was a youngin- I did a film (with a boom box ) and somehow I got points - net not gross.
Never expected to see any money - but the film became quite famous - so about 10 years ago - I looked again at… https://t.co/ad1FX7oCNa
Studios wanna have extras work one day
Scan them - own their likeness forever - and eliminate them from the business - & do you think they will stop with extras - ?
That’s what AI is - a giant Copywrite identity theft - criminal
Enterprise / we had no idea this would…
Keke Palmer
Sending love to all my fellow actors and writers. Praying that this is resolved swiftly and we all come out feeling empowered! Families have to be fed but people have to and deserved be respected for their work as well. 💪🏾
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) July 13, 2023Padma Lakshmi
As a member of both @sagaftra and @WGAEast, I stand in solidarity with my fellow striking union members. We demand what is fair: adequate compensation and creative protections. Streaming revolutionized our industry and has changed the game. As a vital part of the creative process…
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) July 14, 2023Ron Perlman
Shit's getting real in the WGA + SAG strike.
"There's a lot of ways to lose your house." pic.twitter.com/XqiSZF2lbr
— Hear in LA (@hearinladotcom) July 14, 2023Josh Gad
View this post on InstagramViola Davis
View this post on InstagramJessica Chastain
The AMPTP refused to make a fair deal on television, theatrical and streaming work. We are not afraid of a fight and we will not back down. My union, SAG/AFTRA is now on strike. #SAGAFTRAstrong
#SAGAFTRAstrike pic.twitter.com/3yx7Q4oMUM
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio took to social media to express his support for the #ActorsStrike, writing on his Instagram Story, "I stand in solidarity with my Guild" https://t.co/0pgOLhI6W5 pic.twitter.com/cMLMe3qCPf
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 15, 2023Glen Powell
For years, I survived off of residuals while trying to make it as a working actor. This business continues to evolve and actors’ livelihoods should be protected every step of the way.
I stand in solidarity with my fellow artists.#SAGAFTRAstrong https://t.co/mVDDm6QrNP
Kim Cattrall
We stand in solidarity… @sagaftra @frandrescher pic.twitter.com/fbTmaB8qUk
— Kim Cattrall (@KimCattrall) July 14, 2023Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt says if SAG-AFTRA begins the strike during the ‘OPPENHEIMER’ U.K. premiere that they will be “leaving together as cast in unity with everyone… We are gonna have to.”
(Source: Deadline) pic.twitter.com/6zDSvMtWJz
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 13, 2023Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie comments on the actors' union strike:
“Absolutely, I support all unions. I am part of SAG and I will support it.”pic.twitter.com/6FvhGmtpdf
— best of margot robbie (@margotposts) July 13, 2023Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande shows her support for a potentially imminent SAG-AFTRA strike. pic.twitter.com/exqH2Qg7Zf
— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) July 14, 2023Matt Damon
Matt Damon talks about the potential actors' strike while at the "Oppenheimer" photocall in London. pic.twitter.com/sFzy77PKPN
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) July 12, 2023Hillary Duff and Francia Raisa
Hilary Duff and Francia Raisa singing “What Dreams Are Made Of” while on strike at Paramount. pic.twitter.com/8SXrjOIMOt
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 17, 2023Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan
Paul Dano y Zoe Kazan marchando en la huelga de los actores de Hollywood. Se los quiere. #SAGstrike pic.twitter.com/sxRBi7pHMY
— AP (@altapeli) July 16, 2023Sean Gunn
go off sean gunn https://t.co/xKSn8PJ92R
— matt rorabeck (@mattrorabeck) July 14, 2023Issa Rae
View this post on InstagramYvette Nicole Brown
I am on the @sagaftra National Board. I will be in the meeting at 9am. #UnionStrong ✊🏾 https://t.co/JlbJhCVvAk
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) July 13, 2023Bernie Sanders
Wealthy studio executives would rather see workers lose their housing than pay them what they deserve. Greed, greed, greed. I stand in strong solidarity with @sagaftra and @WGAWest. The studios need to get back to the table and negotiate a fair deal NOW. https://t.co/O0wueSCj45
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) July 13, 2023 View this post on InstagramMichelle Yeoh
View this post on InstagramMark Ruffalo
“I urge us striking at the same time as the writers to change the awful inequity of money and power in film and television. I remember when we went on strike in 1960, the only time writers and actors struck at the same time. That strike got us film residual checks. A monumental…
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) July 10, 2023Brian Cox
Actor Brian Cox breaks down the reasons for the Hollywood actors' strike.
He says that streaming services are not providing adequate residual payments to actors in successfully streamed shows. https://t.co/bvalGTqIqR
📺 Sky 501 and YouTube pic.twitter.com/o2PXPYpHUh
— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 14, 2023Christopher Nolan and the Oppenheimer cast
At the #Oppenheimer UK premiere, director Christopher Nolan announces that the cast, including Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon & Robert Downey Jr., have left the event in preparation for the “imminent” #SAG strike. #SAGAtrike pic.twitter.com/pqvnPpQg2a
— POC Culture (@POCculture) July 13, 2023America Fererra
View this post on InstagramJ. Smith-Cameron
As this industry is bravely striking, many members are in financial free fall-
Please consider giving here:https://t.co/NAldeo1Ldl
Bowen Yang
Bowen Yang posts in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike pic.twitter.com/BlqkavOSo7
— Wicked Movie Updates (@wickedupdate) July 13, 2023Sheryl Lee Ralph
“We’re fighting for our art. We’re fighting for what we love, and what we know people love," @thesherylralph tells @THR. "We’re people, and we want to enjoy what we do, and we want to make a living at it. That’s what this is about.” #SAGAFTRAstrong #1u https://t.co/I2dBIYOH8a
— Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) July 13, 2023Jeremy Renner
Got to handle this before anything else @sagaftra https://t.co/Bw6o2BPY9D
— Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) May 26, 2023Leslie Jones
Leslie Jones spelling it out for the people who don’t get it.
SAG-AFTRA is 160,000 ppl. WE ARENT. ALL. RICH.
The vast majority (including me) don’t earn the $26,470 a year needed to qualify for health insurance. And we’re meant to live in LA or NYC.🫠
— Anna Brisbin 🌙 (@BrizzyVoices) July 16, 2023Jamie Lee Curtis
View this post on InstagramJack Quaid
If we must strike… THEN WE SHALL STRIIIIIIIIKEEEEEEEEE!!!!! #SAGAFTRA
— Jack Quaid (@JackQuaid92) July 13, 2023Striking outside Amazon in NYC with THE GIRLS. #SAGAFTRAstrong pic.twitter.com/fRrzshDLx6
— Jack Quaid (@JackQuaid92) July 17, 2023Ben Stiller
#UnionStrong https://t.co/sdkeQ27ILq
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) July 13, 2023Rachel Zegler
🚨 Rachel Zegler about the SAG strike: "Look up ways to help, because below the line are suffering, so are many actors (..) There's a huge percentage of SAG-AFTRA who isn't even eligible for health insurance. Think of them during this time, bc an industry shutdown hurts us all" pic.twitter.com/vbx2hoexmt
— Rachel Zegler Daily 🔑 (@ZeglerDaily) July 17, 2023Adam Shapiro and Benjamin Norris
View this post on InstagramBailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, and Malia Pyles
wait the pll spin-off girls thats kind of iconic of them #SAGstrike #WGAstrike pic.twitter.com/V6fa1DVBa8
— asexual icon barbie roberts. (@rippedpromdress) July 17, 2023Michelle Hurd
#StarTrekPicard actor Michelle Hurd on the #SAGStrike: "All the TV shows you watch, you see someone like me: 'Who's that? What's her name? I don't know, but I've seen her in a bunch of stuff.' We are the ones as well who aren't able to make our rent." https://t.co/ZxyhOOnavK pic.twitter.com/gb6kxCiWns
— Variety (@Variety) July 14, 2023Jennifer Mudge
— Jennifer Mudge (@JenniferMudge) July 13, 2023Danny Tolli, WGA captain
“I’m thrilled to stand in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA as they join us in their strike for a fair contract”: WGA captain Danny Tolli tells Deadline outside of Netflix today #WritersStrike #SAGstrike #ActorsStrike pic.twitter.com/8aNVj8wwmz
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 13, 2023This is a developing story.
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