July 25th 2023.
Dwayne Johnson, the world's highest paid actor, has made a historic donation to a fund supporting striking actors. This comes in response to the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announcing their strike earlier this month.
The call to action was sent out by union president Courtney B Vance and executive director Cyd Wilson. They highlighted the financial difficulty many people would face due to the stoppage of work and appealed for assistance. Johnson was reportedly one of the first to respond, saying he wanted to help.
Wilson revealed to Variety that Johnson donated a 'seven-figure' amount to a charity helping those who are striking. The exact figure has not been disclosed, but it is estimated that the donation will help 7,000 to 10,000 members through the union's Emergency Financial Assistance Program.
Vance was quoted saying the donation was a 'love fest' and thanked Johnson for 'stepping up in a way that is allowing others to know the dire necessity of it'. He further added that the donation sends a huge message to others to do the same thing. Johnson was quoted saying that he will 'not going anywhere, whatever you need me to do.'
This donation comes at a time when roughly 150,000 actors have joined the strikes, making it the first time since 1960 that both actors and writers have picketed film and television production companies.
It is clear that Johnson's donation has set an example of what it means to step up and support those who are affected by the strike. He has sent a message to other actors and members of the entertainment industry that their help and support is needed during this time.
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