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entertainment3 years ago•3 min saved

"Star-Studded Fundraiser: Clooney and Streep Rally Support for Striking SAG Actors, Raising Millions"

George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Matt Damon, Nicole Kidman, Oprah Winfrey, and other A-list celebrities have donated $1 million or more to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to provide financial assistance to actors facing financial crises during the ongoing Hollywood actors' and writers' strike. The strike, which aims to renegotiate compensation packages for the streaming era and establish rules around the use of artificial intelligence, has halted all movie and TV productions employing members of the Screen Actors Guild and Writers Guild of America. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has received over $15 million in donations so far, with applications for emergency aid increasing significantly.

via USA TODAY|

#actors-strike #donations #entertainment

philanthropy3 years ago•8 min saved

Dwayne Johnson's Record-Breaking Donation Fuels SAG-AFTRA Foundation Relief Fund

Dwayne Johnson has made a significant donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Emergency Financial Assistance Program, which provides aid to actors affected by the ongoing strike. The exact amount of the donation has not been disclosed, but it is described as a seven-figure sum that has the potential to help thousands of actors. The foundation's grants typically provide up to $1,500 per member, but in extreme cases, a lifetime member can receive up to $6,000. Johnson's donation comes at a crucial time when many actors are facing financial hardships due to the strike and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

via Variety|

#actors #dwayne-johnson #financial-assistance