Actors On Strike: See Photos Of Olivia Wilde, Fran Drescher & More Celebrities Protesting

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Elissa Anderson, Sabrina Picou

September 18, 2023 12:15PM EDT

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The historic SAG-AFTRA strike commenced on Jul. 14, 2023, leading many A-list celebrities in Hollywood to protest. See photos of the stars on strike, here!

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SAG-AFTRA Strike: Photos Of Actors Protesting

SAG-AFTRA Strike: Photos Of Actors Protesting — Fran Drescher, ‘The Nanny’ alum and president of the SAG-AFTRA union, was all smiles on Jul. 13, 2023. The actress delivered a speech that same day announcing the historic SAG-AFTRA strike, the first industry-wide strike in four decades.

During the speech, Fran called “shame” upon the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) for not reaching a “fair” deal with the union on a new three-year contract. “I went in in earnest, thinking that we would be able to avert a strike,” she said at the start of the speech on Jul. 13. “The gravity of this move is not lost on me, or our negotiating committee, or our board members who have voted unanimously to proceed with a strike.”

The union and its members have been in negations with the AMPTP for over four weeks and upon the organization not meeting their requests, Fran called on a strike which will affect the majority of Hollywood. “So we came together in strength, and solidarity, and unity, with the largest strike authorization vote in our union’s history, and we made the hard decision that we tell you, as we stand before you today. This is major. This is really serious,” she added. “You cannot change the business model as much as it has changed, and not expect the contract to change, too.”

As a result, many celebrities are on strike and have hit the streets in protest. See photos of the actors and stars here!

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Daniel Radcliffe & Erin Darke

Daniel Radcliffe & Erin Darke — Daniel Radcliffe, his wife Erin Darke & their baby at the SAG-AFTRA Strike Picket Line in New York City on July 21, 2023. Daniel carried their three month old son.

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Lola Tung

Lola Tung — Lola Tung of the hit Amazon Prime series ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ joins the SAG-AFSTRA picket line at NBC Rockefeller in New York City, NY. She held a sign.

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AnnaSophia Robb

AnnaSophia Robb — AnnaSophia Robb attends the SAG-AFTRA Strike Picket Line in New York. She held a sign.

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Bowen Yang

Bowen Yang — Bowen Yang at the SAG-AFTRA picket line. It was outside of the NBC headquarters at 30 Rcokefeller Plaza in New York City.

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F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham — F. Murray Abraham at the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line. It was in New York.

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Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson — Rosario Dawson joins picketers at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank California. She could be seen posing for pictures with Vanessa Hudgens and other striking actors who are member of The Screen Actors Guild Unions.

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Vanessa Hudgens & Alexandra Shipp

Vanessa Hudgens & Alexandra Shipp — Vanessa Hudgens and Alexandra Shipp at the Sag Actors Strike at Warner Bros Studios in Burbank. They held signs.

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Miranda Cosgrove & cast of ‘iCarly’

Miranda Cosgrove & cast of ‘iCarly’ — Miranda Cosgrove and the cast of ‘iCarly’ on the picket line outside Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA. It was the third day of picketing.

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Joey King

Joey King — Joey King joins the SAG picket line at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank. The actress could be seen staying low key while walking with her friends

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Aisha Tyler

Aisha Tyler — Aisha Tyler is seen on the picket lines outside Paramount Studios in Hollywood on the third full day of picketing of the 2023 SAG/AFTRA strike. She was all smiles.

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Kumail Nanjiani & his wife Emily

Kumail Nanjiani & his wife Emily — Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily on the picket line outside Paramount Studios in Hollywood. They posed with their signs.

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Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon — Susan Sarandon in the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line in New York. She held a sign and wore a WGA shirt.

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Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies — Julianna Margulies at the Warner Bros Discovery, Inc SAG-AFTRA picket line. She held a sign.

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Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick — Kyra Sedgwick in the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line in New York. She posed with her sign.

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Kyra Sedgwick & Kevin Bacon

Kyra Sedgwick & Kevin Bacon — Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick in the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line in New York. They walked together alonside others.

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Carrie Preston

Carrie Preston — Carrie Preston attends the SAG-AFTRA strike in New York. She held a sign and smiled for the camera.

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Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev — Nina Dobrev, fresh off the success of her new Netflix movie, ‘The Out-Laws’, was spotted on the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line in New York City on July 17, 2023. She held a sign.

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Awkwafina

Awkwafina — Awkwafina joined her fellow actoers on the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line in Manhattan on July 17, 2023. She was smiling for cameras and ready to make noise.

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Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon — Kevin Bacon reminded photographers why he was on the streets of NYC on July 17, 2023. He was joining the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line, days after the strike was announced.

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Christian Slater

Christian Slater — Christian Slater made his way to the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line in Manhattan on July 17, 2023. He was joining stars like Nina Dobrev and others to make their voices heard.

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Jason Sudeikis

Jason Sudeikis — ‘Ted Lasso’ star Jason Sudeikis attended the SAG-AFTRA protest in New York City on Jul. 14, 2023. The actor rocked a red baseball cap and a black hooded sweatshirt for the occasion.

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Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde — ‘Booksmart’ director Olivia Wilde was another A-lister at the NYC strike on Jul. 14, 2023. The blonde beauty opted for an all-black outfit for the protest and added a pair of sunglasses to the look. She made it clear she was in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA by carrying a poster that supported the strike.

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Joey King

Joey King — Joey King holds up a SAG-Aftra sign as she supports her peers during the SAG Strike in Los Angeles on July 14, 2023. She was ready for the July weather, rocking a pair of yoga pants and a white tank top.

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Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon — Susan Sarandon, who has had a decades-long career in Hollywood, also attended the protests in New York City. The ‘Thelma and Louise’ star opted for a colorful look and rocked a white-and-red blouse with matching red jeans.

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Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson — Rosario Dawson is seen in the SAG picket line at Warner Bros. She flashed a smile as she held her sign.

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Sarah Sherman

Sarah Sherman — ‘Saturday Night Live’ comedian Sarah Sherman was all smiles while at the NYC protests on Jul. 14, 2023. She sported a plaid mini skirt and a Writers Guild strike t-shirt while at the event with friends. The Writers Guild of America strike began on May 2, 2023.

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Fran Drescher

Fran Drescher — Fran Drescher was pictured speaking to press on Jul. 13, 2023, regarding the SAG-AFTRA strike. During her speech given earlier that day, the SAG-AFTRA president instructed the AMPTP to “share the wealth” with the industry.

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Miriam Silverman

Miriam Silverman — ‘Bad Education’ star Miriam Silverman stood her ground during the protests in NYC on Jul. 14, 2023. The actress rocked a SAG-AFTRA strike t-shirt and paired black jeans with the look.

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Carrie Preston

Carrie Preston — ‘Claws’ star Carrie Preston showed up to the SAG-AFTRA strike in NYC with a colorful animal print t-shirt and purple leggings. The comedian and actress held up a sign that noted she was on strike with the union.

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Tatiana Maslany

Tatiana Maslany — ‘Orphan Black’ alum Tatiana Maslany proudly held up her sign for the SAG-AFTRA strike in NYC on Jul. 14, 2023. The actress rocked a t-shirt that supported the union and a pair of leopard shorts.

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Justin Bateman & Noah Wyle

Justin Bateman & Noah Wyle — Justine Bateman and Noah Wylie join the action during the SAG-AFTRA Strike at Sunset Gower in LosAngeles on 14 Jul 2023. The actors appeared to be in great spirits as they supported their fellow actors on the picket line.

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Sean Gunn

Sean Gunn — Sean Gunn proudly holds up a picket sign during the SAG-AFTRA Strike in Los Angeles on 14 Jul 2023. He opted for comfortable shorts and of course, a SAG shirt.

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The Naked Cowboy

The Naked Cowboy — The Naked Cowboy, a famous NYC figure, posed in Times Square amid the SAG-AFTRA protests on Jul. 14, 2023. He had his guitar with him.

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