SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher received criticism for attending a Dolce & Gabbana event in Italy while the union is facing a possible strike.
Kim Kardashian shared a photo of her and Drescher at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show in Puglia on her Instagram stories. Since then, many actors have taken to social media to condemn Drescher for going away during negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
“My union president chilling in Italy while we’re in the middle of negotiations and about to go on strike,” actor Kirk Acevedo tweeted. “We’re asking to be better compensated by the studios and Fran Drescher is mugging for cameras in Italy.”
“It’s astonishing that, on the eve of a likely strike, while people are losing their homes, their health insurance, etc you’re partying it up with Kim in Italy,” actor Eric Lange tweeted. “Astonishing and indefensible.”
SAG-AFTRA released the following statement regarding Drescher:
“President Drescher is working as a brand ambassador for Dolce and Gabbana on location in Italy. This was a commitment fully known to the negotiating committee. She has been in negotiations every day either in person or via videoconference. President Drescher is managing a physically demanding schedule across three time zones, overseeing negotiations and working on location daily as well as managing her parents’ needs in Florida.”
Drescher arrived back in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to multiple outlets.
SAG-AFTRA has been in negotiations with AMPTP since June 7. Negotiations were extended through June 12.
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