July 26th 2023.
Dwayne Johnson, one of Hollywood's biggest stars, recently made a massive donation to striking SAG-AFTRA members who may need financial assistance if the strike continues. In July of this year, SAG-AFTRA members went on strike to fight for better wages and to protect their intellectual properties against Artificial Intelligence.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation was created to provide financial relief to actors who are facing financial hardship due to the strike. The Foundation's Emergency Financial Assistance Program offers members up to $1,500 in times of need, and up to $6,000 in extreme cases.
Johnson's team answered the call from the Foundation's President, Courtney B. Vance, and Executive Director Cyd Wilson, who had sent a letter to 2,700 of the union's highest-earning actors about the need for financial assistance.
The amount of Johnson's donation was undisclosed, but Vance told "The Rock" that it was a "love fest" and that Johnson's donation sent a message to other people to do the same. It was estimated to be in the seven figures, which enabled the Foundation to help even more members.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is extremely grateful for Johnson's contribution, which has the potential to help thousands of actors who can't afford to be out of work. Johnson's donation is a major boost to the Emergency Financial Assistance Program and is a much needed lifeline for many members during these difficult times.
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