Margot Robbie.Photo:London Entertainment/Splash/Shutterstock
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Margot Robbieis showing her support for the SAG-AFTRAstrikes.
The actress, 33, took part in a SAG-AFTRA rally fromNetflixStudios to Paramount Studios in West Hollywood on Wednesday. Wearing brown sunglasses and a white oversized T-shirt with the words: “SAG-AFTRA ON STRIKE!,” Robbie held up a black, white and yellow “SAG-AFTRA ON STRIKE!,” sign and smiled during the rally.
SAG-AFTRA — the union, which consists of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, announced its strike in July — which has halted Hollywood productions — after failed contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Margot Robbie.London Entertainment/Splash/Shutterstock
“This is a very big deal and it weighed heavy on us. At some point, you have to say no, we’re not going to take it anymore,” Drescher said.
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“The jig is up…. We demand respect,” she added. “You share the wealth, because you cannot exist without us.”
The union joined theWriters Guild of America (WGA), who began striking in May for many issues such as better pay, increased residuals and limits on artificial intelligence (AI).
Robbie isn’t the only star who has publicly showed support for the ongoing strikes.
Colin Farrell,Sarah Silverman,Kate Flannery, andJamie Lynn Spearswalked thepicket line for the SAG-AFTRAstrike back in July, while many stars which includeGeorgeandAmal Clooney,Dwayne Johnson,Oprah WinfreyandJulia Robertshave donated large amountsto theSAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Emergency Financial Assistance Program.
source: people.com
