Elliot Pageis stepping out in support of SAG-AFTRA.
The 36-year-old actor was spotted in New York City on Tuesday, where he was photographed alongsideRuPaul’s Drag Raceseason 9 runner-upPeppermintas they joined a picket line amidthe union’s strike againstthe Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
Page and Peppermint both wore T-shirts bearing the messages “SAG-AFTRA ON STRIKE!” and “SAG-AFTRA STRONG,” respectively, as they carried marching signs.
Their appearance came four days after theUmbrella Academystar shared aphoto and video footagefrom his time on a N.Y.C. picket line, which he captioned, “Back in NYC and on the picket lines today with@peppermint247, our fellow actors and WGA members.#SAGAFTRAStrong#WGAStrong.”
“🥰🥰🥰 had a blast with you on the picket lines!” Peppermint, 43, wrote in a comment.
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The actress and singer posted her own video montage “direct from the picket lines of New York City” on Saturday,writing in her captionin part, “Although I’ve been in Union member for a while this is my first experience striking, and although it is very bittersweet. And frustrating to say the least. I have to believe that we are striking and negotiating for the opportunity for everyone involved to be satisfied.”
She went on to note that “it’s not about” her, but rather “about all of us everyone involved in the entertainment industry feeling like we are free to create and innovate without having to sacrifice our livelihood.”
“If you’re going to strike I suggest being well hydrated, bringing some sun protection and picketing with a friend. Today I decided to visit the picket lines with@elliotpage,” Peppermint added. “I admire this brilliant human being as an actor as a friend and as an advocate. So I decided to give you a little glimpse of the New York City picket lines.”
Celebrities have come out in droves to support the picketing efforts in recent weeks, includingKirsten DunstandJesse Plemons,Kevin Baconand wifeKyra Sedgwick,Mariska Hargitay,Hilary Duff,Francia Raisa,Bryan Cranston,Jason Sudeikisand eventhe cast ofParks and Recreation.
On July 13, SAG-AFTRA PresidentFran Drescherblasted Hollywood executives in a speech, announcing the union’s intention to strike after failed contract negotiations with the AMPTP.
Ahead of the strike, SAG-AFTRA members had been seeking pay and residual increases and higher caps on pension and health contributions, plus regulating the use of artificial intelligence, among other things.
source: people.com
