Actor Will Smith has shown his support for the ongoing strikes by SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and WGA (Writers Guild of America). Taking to his social media platforms, Smith expressed the importance of this moment for both guilds.
In a lengthy post, Smith emphasized the significance of acting and acknowledged the pivotal moment that the industry is currently experiencing. Both SAG-AFTRA and WGA have been on strike, demanding fairer contracts from studios. The WGA strike began in April, while SAG-AFTRA joined the strike on July 14.
Smith, who has been part of the entertainment industry for 33 years, reflected on his journey and expressed gratitude to his mentor, Aaron Speiser. He mentioned feeling like the kid from Philly who is, at times, on borrowed time. However, he acknowledged his blessings and the privilege of working as an actor for such an extensive period.
Accompanying the post was a photo of Smith with students at The Screen Acting Studio, where he made a surprise appearance in one of their classes. Smith praised the talented next generation of actors he encountered during his visit and expressed gratitude to Aaron Speiser, whom he affectionately refers to as coach. Speiser, who works at The Screen Acting Studio, is also the host of Coach The Podcast.
Will Smith’s support for the strike garnered appreciation from the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, who thanked him for his endorsement.
This news highlights the unity among actors and writers in their pursuit of fair contracts. It also sheds light on the perseverance and gratitude that actors like Will Smith possess, despite their successful careers.
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