Fran Drescher, the head of the SAG-AFTRA union, found herself facing criticism for attending a publicity event in Italy while contract negotiations were falling apart between thousands of actors and film studios. However, Drescher defended herself during a press conference, clarifying that the photo she took with Kim Kardashian was not a casual selfie but rather a work-related activity since both she and Kardashian are brand ambassadors for a fashion company. Drescher emphasized that despite being in a different time zone, she remained in constant contact with her colleagues and even cut her time at the event short to attend a Zoom meeting with union negotiators.
Despite her explanations, Hollywood turned against Drescher after the photo with Kardashian went viral. Several actors took to social media to criticize her for being in Italy while negotiations were ongoing and a strike was imminent. However, SAG-AFTRA stood by Drescher, stating that she had been actively involved in negotiations, managing a demanding schedule across time zones, and overseeing negotiations both in person and via videoconference.
The SAG-AFTRA strike, following the recent Writers Guild of America strike, is a response to concerns about streaming royalties and the potential threat of artificial intelligence replacing jobs. The strike, which began at midnight on Friday, has effectively halted production in the entertainment industry. Both SAG-AFTRA and WGA are demanding better compensation and protections in the streaming era.
Denial of responsibility! VigourTimes is an automatic aggregator of Global media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, and all materials to their authors. For any complaint, please reach us at – [email protected]. We will take necessary action within 24 hours.
