Hollywood Actors Strike Ends: George Clooney, Priyanka Chopra And Other Stars React

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) finally called off its 118-day-long strike after reaching an agreement with the likes of Disney and Netflix for a new three-year contract including higher pay, and protections against the use of artificial intelligence

Hollywood actors and studios, on Wednesday, reached a tentative deal to end a months-long strike. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) finally called off its 118-day-long strike after reaching an agreement with the likes of Disney and Netflix for a new three-year contract including higher pay, and protections against the use of artificial intelligence. A spokesperson told AFP,  "In a unanimous vote this afternoon, the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Committee approved a tentative agreement... bringing an end to the 118-day strike.” Due to the strike, a number of shows and films' release dates were pushed. Of course, Hollywood is happy. Celebrities have expressed their joy and relief on social media.  SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said, “We did it!!!! The Billion+ $ Deal! 3X the last contract! New ground was broken everywhere!Ty sag aftra members for hanging in and holding out for this historic deal! Ty neg comm, strike captains, staff, Duncan & Ray, our lawyers, the IA team, family and friends. Our sister unions for their unrelenting support! And the amptp for hearing us and meeting this moment!” When we fight we win.Congratulations @sagaftra, and take inspiration fellow union members all over. No one is going to hand it to us. No politician or CEO. We have to fight for it sadly. #UnionStrong#WorkersUnite#SagAftraStrikehttps://t.co/7GGUh6t5nw As of 12:01 a.m. PT on Nov. 9, our strike is officially suspended! So proud of @sagaftra, our incredible leadership, Fran Drescher, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, and the thousands of members who stood in solidarity. Thank you to our sister unions who showed up in solidarity. Let's get… pic.twitter.com/viICJwtXan The perfect encapsulation of 191 Days of Hollywood Strikes. pic.twitter.com/YwzaVCjzIk Strike over! @sagaftrapic.twitter.com/BshR7GIwGZ So grateful and hopeful now that the actors strike has ended. I send my sincere thanks to everyone in @sagaftra@WGAWest & @WGAEast who stood strong and persevered. Let's hope this means the future is bright! #sagaftrastrike#labor@GeneralHospital#hollywood#GH#GH60pic.twitter.com/NhCH1QI504 The strike is over!I'm proud of SAG for continuing to fight for the livelihood of every actor. As someone who used to live below the poverty line, hauled ass to auditions and struggled to live, I have experienced firsthand how these things matter. Bravo and see you on set! pic.twitter.com/xljTyV7DNm lol I'm so dumb, lemme just not say anything rn and wait like a few more hours. Then you guys can get all my opinions on the new movies I've seen that I've enjoyed during the strike The SAG strike is over!! I can finally say it: watch my documentary Saturday night at 8 on HBO/MAX! I can't wait for you to see it! Couldn't say a word until now!!https://t.co/SxOPJmSrfD

Hollywood icon George Clooney has also expressed his joy on the history agreement. Fran Drescher, in a conversation with Extra's Billy Bush, said that she spoke to George Clooney after the strike was called off. As per Fran Drescher, the Ocean series actor told her, "I would have bet my house and lost that you couldn't get the deal that you got, that you wouldn't have gotten past a billion dollars.' And that just made me so happy."

Fran Drescher also spoke about how Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep reacted to the news. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, she said, "Meryl Streep said to me, ‘This is great, now go run for president."

Marvel superhero The Hulk aka Mark Ruffalo has written a special note for SAG-AFTRA on X (formerly Twitter). He said, "When we fight we win. Congratulations SAG-AFTRA, and take inspiration from fellow union members all over. No one is going to hand it to us. No politician or CEO. We have to fight for it sadly."