The actors’ strike officially began with the cast of Oppenheimer walking out of its London premiere in solidarity on Thursday. And in another eye-popping moment, American actress Fran Drescher – also known as the president of the association SAG-AFTRA – went viral for denouncing Hollywood studios during a speech. Heating. Want to learn more about the movie legend leading the actors’ strike? Here’s what you need to know about Fran Drescher…
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Who is Fran Drescher?
Born in Queens, New York, Fran Drescher is an American actress, comedian, writer, activist, and union leader. After she got her first role in the movie 1977 Saturday night feverShe continued to appear in American hot wax (1978), A stranger in our house (1978) me Hollywood Knight (1980).
© GettyFran Drescher in the sitcom The Nanny
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Among her most famous roles, the actress is known as Fran Fine on the television sitcom. Nanny (1993-95), created and produced by her with ex-husband Peter Marc Jacobson. The series earned her two Emmy Award nominations and she also received two Golden Globe nominations for her performance.
More recently, Fran had a recurring role in an Adam Sandler film Hotel Transylvania series in which she voiced Eunice. As of September 2021, she is the third president of the SAG-AFTRA Alliance.
What is the SAG-AFTRA Alliance?
SAG-AFTRA is composed of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
© Frazer HarrisonFran elected as President of SAG in 2021
According to the official SAG-AFTRA website, the alliance “represents approximately 160,000 actors, broadcasters, TV journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, presenters, and presenters.” , puppeteers, videographers, singers, stuntmen, voice-over artists and other media professionals.”
Ultimately, the association’s goal is to “provide the strongest protection for media artists in the 21st century and beyond.”
What did Fran Drescher say about the actors’ strike?
On Thursday, July 13, Fran announced that the union’s actors would go on strike.
© GettyFran gave a fiery speech during a press conference at SAG-AFTRA headquarters in Los Angeles
In a fiery speech during the SAG-AFTRA press conference, she said: “We are victims here. We are victims of a very greedy entity. I am shocked at how people do things. eating with us is treating us. I can’t’ I don’t believe it. , quite frankly: How far apart we are in so many things. what a waste, when they give hundreds of millions of dollars to their CEOs. It’s disgusting. It’s embarrassing for them. They are on the wrong side of history at this time. We stand in solidarity, in unprecedented solidarity.”
She added: “It’s already started, AMPTP. We hold our heads high. You have to wake up and smell the coffee. We are the workforce and we hold our heads high and demand respect. We respect and honor our contribution. You share in the wealth because you couldn’t exist without us.”
Why did the actors strike?
The actors’ strike follows the WGA’s strike, also known as the writers’ strike, which began earlier this year. In fact, both actors and writers are seeking higher salaries and new protections from Hollywood studios.
© Getty The actors’ strike follows a writers’ strike that began earlier this year
In a statement released by Fran on July 13, the actress explained: “After more than four weeks of negotiations, the Alliance of Film and Television Producers (AMPTP) — an organization representing studios major movie and streamers, including Amazon, Apple, Disney, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, and Warner Bros. Discovery — still don’t want to strike a fair deal on the key issues you’ve told them. I’m important to you.”
Finally, over the next few weeks, actors and writers will gather at the fences, where they will continue to demand higher wages.
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