Major A-List Hollywood Actors Follow Dwayne Johnson's Lead And Donate Heavy Sums To SAG-AFTRA Foundation Fund
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Dwayne Johnson kicked off something amazingly important for the SAG-AFTRA emergency funds pool after donating a seven-figure amount and calling others to action. During the strike period, many actors and creatives are out of work; with the lack of work comes a struggle for doing things like paying rent. Following Johnson’s call to action, George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Ryan Reynolds with Blake Lively are among the dozen of A-list stars that donated $1 million or more. Thanks to these generous donations, the Foundation hit its initial goal of $15 million!
The president of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Courtney B. Vance explained, “The entertainment industry is in crisis and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation is currently processing more than 30 times our usual number of applications for emergency aid. We received 400 applications in the last week alone.” Vance acknowledges that the strike and situation are intense but not hopeless, stating, “It’s a massive challenge, but we’re determined to meet this moment.”
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Vance “appealed to” those in the acting community, encouraging them “to remember how tough it was coming up, and the response to help their fellow performers has been incredible, immediate and heartwarming.” Vance concluded his comments, “We’ve crushed our initial goal because our people are coming together, but we still aren’t done. Our fundraising will continue to meet the overwhelming needs of our community now and in the future.”
Not every actor has made it to the highest of heights; being out of work puts them in a particularly tougher spot. Having access to emergency aid means they can continue to live and strike effectively. The current strikes are particularly important for the creatives on this end of the spectrum as well, protecting the industry and ensuring it is fair to all. The SAG-AFTRA strike, nor the Writers’ Guild strike, are ongoing for an indefinite amount of time.
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Source(s): Variety, SAG-AFTRA Foundation
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