Will Smith is speaking out in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike. The 54-year-old actor took to Instagram on Friday to call the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes “a pivotal moment for our profession.”
“I wanna talk for a second about Acting. As some of yall mighta heard, my guild, @Sagaftra are on strike along with our writer colleagues in the WGA. It’s a pivotal moment for our profession,” he wrote. “33 years into my career as an actor and there are still some days when I feel like I’m that kid from Philly who’s on borrowed time, even though I know I’ve been extraordinarily blessed and lucky to have worked as an actor all this time.”
Smith went on to credit Aaron Speiser, his friend, teacher and mentor, whom he calls “Coach,” with making it feel as if “those days when I feel like I...
“I wanna talk for a second about Acting. As some of yall mighta heard, my guild, @Sagaftra are on strike along with our writer colleagues in the WGA. It’s a pivotal moment for our profession,” he wrote. “33 years into my career as an actor and there are still some days when I feel like I’m that kid from Philly who’s on borrowed time, even though I know I’ve been extraordinarily blessed and lucky to have worked as an actor all this time.”
Smith went on to credit Aaron Speiser, his friend, teacher and mentor, whom he calls “Coach,” with making it feel as if “those days when I feel like I...
- 7/29/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Los Angeles, July 29 (Ians) Hollywood star Will Smith has taken to Instagram and Twitter to support the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
A member of SAG-AFTRA, Smith wrote about the importance of this moment for both guilds, reports Variety.
“I wanna talk for a second about Acting,” Smith wrote.
“As some of y’all mighta heard, my guild, @Sagaftra are on strike along with our writer colleagues in the WGA. It’s a pivotal moment for our profession.”
The WGA has been on strike since April and SAG-AFTRA since July 14, calling for negotiations with studios for fairer contracts.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation replied to Smith with “Thank you for your support Will!”
In addition to identifying the strike as a “pivotal moment”, Smith also reminisced on how far he’s come in his own 30-plus years of acting and expressed gratitude to a mentor of his, Aaron Speiser.
“33 years into my career...
A member of SAG-AFTRA, Smith wrote about the importance of this moment for both guilds, reports Variety.
“I wanna talk for a second about Acting,” Smith wrote.
“As some of y’all mighta heard, my guild, @Sagaftra are on strike along with our writer colleagues in the WGA. It’s a pivotal moment for our profession.”
The WGA has been on strike since April and SAG-AFTRA since July 14, calling for negotiations with studios for fairer contracts.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation replied to Smith with “Thank you for your support Will!”
In addition to identifying the strike as a “pivotal moment”, Smith also reminisced on how far he’s come in his own 30-plus years of acting and expressed gratitude to a mentor of his, Aaron Speiser.
“33 years into my career...
- 7/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Will Smith has taken to Instagram and Twitter to support the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. A member of SAG-AFTRA, Smith wrote about the importance of this moment for both guilds.
“I wanna talk for a second about Acting,” Smith wrote. “As some of y’all mighta heard, my guild, @Sagaftra are on strike along with our writer colleagues in the WGA. It’s a pivotal moment for our profession.”
The WGA has been on strike since April and SAG-AFTRA since July 14, calling for negotiations with studios for fairer contracts. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation replied to Smith with “Thank you for your support Will!”
In addition to identifying the strike as a “pivotal moment,” Smith also reminisced on how far he’s come in his own 30-plus years of acting and expressed gratitude to a mentor of his, Aaron Speiser.
“33 years into my career as an actor and there are still some...
“I wanna talk for a second about Acting,” Smith wrote. “As some of y’all mighta heard, my guild, @Sagaftra are on strike along with our writer colleagues in the WGA. It’s a pivotal moment for our profession.”
The WGA has been on strike since April and SAG-AFTRA since July 14, calling for negotiations with studios for fairer contracts. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation replied to Smith with “Thank you for your support Will!”
In addition to identifying the strike as a “pivotal moment,” Smith also reminisced on how far he’s come in his own 30-plus years of acting and expressed gratitude to a mentor of his, Aaron Speiser.
“33 years into my career as an actor and there are still some...
- 7/28/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
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