officially going on strike and joining the writers already on the picket line, SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher is taking a moment to defend herself against the recent backlash after a photo of her and Kim Kardashian appeared amid negotiations between the actors' union and major Hollywood studios and streamers, who are represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).The 65-year-old star traveled to Puglia, Italy, last weekend for a promotional event with the fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana.
Drescher was spotted at the event after she appeared in a photo that the reality star shared on her Instagram Story on Monday.Backlash against the actress grew on social media as many pointed out the poor timing and «tone deaf» optics of the photo amid a potential SAG-AFTRA strike.
The photo was especially damning because Kardashian recently faced controversy after reportedly crossing the WGA picket line in New York to film the upcoming season of .My union president chilling in Italy while we’re in the middle of negotiations and about to go on strike.
We’re asking to be better compensated by the studios and Fran Drescher is mugging for cameras in Italy. The optics look fucking terrible. #KidVicious.
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