Kerry Washington attended a rally in support of her SAG-AFTRA colleagues outside Disney Studios in Burbank on Tuesday.
The 46-year-old artist was first spotted walking alongside the other union members and she also stopped to give an interview.
The actress, who recently spoke of wanting to give up acting, also addressed the crowd gathered to mark National Solidarity Day.
Washington wore a white T-shirt with a graphic print that referenced the ongoing strike during her time at the rally.
The Scandal star also wore black leggings teamed with two-tone running shoes.
On strike: Kerry Washington attended a rally in support of her SAG-AFTRA colleagues outside Disney Studios in Burbank on Tuesday
Front and centre: The 46-year-old performer addressed the crowd gathered as part of National Solidarity Day
The performer tied much of her tresses into a large bun supported by a visor.
Washington began addressing the assembled crowd by telling The Wrap that the striking members of SAG-AFTRA should not resign until a satisfactory working agreement could be reached.
“They think they can come for the artists first, but we won’t make them come for us because we won’t make them come for anyone.” “We will protect all workers,” she said.
The performer then spoke about her earlier years and her ambitions to break into the entertainment industry.
“When I wanted to be an actor, when I dreamed of this job as a little girl, I thought there was no way I could do it because I thought that if you wanted to be an actor, you had to have the desire to to be famous.” She said.
Washington continued, “Then I learned about unions.” I learned that there are people, communities of people, whole associations of people who make a living and work as actors. I’ve learned that I don’t have to want to be famous.’
The ‘Django Unchained’ actress subsequently revealed that she was very upset with the conditions modern artists are faced with in order to work as an actor.
“We’ve come to a point in our story where I can’t live fairly as an actor alone,” she exclaimed.
On tour: The actress was first spotted walking alongside the other union members and she also stopped to give an interview
Speaking Your Mind: Washington began addressing the assembled crowd by stating that the striking members of SAG-AFTRA should not resign until a satisfactory working agreement could be reached
Backstory: The performer continued to talk about her earlier years and her ambitions to break into the entertainment industry
Not happy: The Django Unchained actress subsequently revealed that she was very upset with the conditions modern artists have to endure to be able to work as an actor
Pointing the finger: Kerry continued to criticize the figures who have benefited from the work of SAG-AFTRA members
Supportive: Washington concluded by encouraging his fellow union members to keep striking and to stay strong in the face of mounting pressure from studios to get back to work
The performer continued to criticize the figures who have benefited from the work of SAG-AFTRA members.
“It’s not okay for other people to benefit while we’re doing the hard work.” “This dream of being a working artist, this dream of making a living doing what we want to do shouldn’t be impossible “, she said.
In conclusion, Washington encouraged his fellow unionists to keep striking and to stay strong in the face of mounting pressure from studios to get back to work.
“Each and every one of you is the hero that will make this possible.” “We stand together, we don’t give up,” she declared.
Hollywood actors went on strike in July after talks with studios collapsed. They joined film and television writers who have been picketing since May, compounding the disruption to numerous shows and films.
The last time actors and writers went on strike together was in 1960, when Ronald Regan was President of the Actors’ Guild. The WGA has been on strike since May 2nd.