By Sonia Horon for Dailymail.Com and Dominic Yeatman for Dailymail.Com 04:00 November 09, 2023, updated 10:45 November 09, 2023
Alec Baldwin, Chrissy Teigen and Mandy Moore were among a number of stars who shared their happy reactions to the news that the SAG-AFTRA strike had ended.
It was confirmed tonight that the Hollywood actors’ strike that threatened to plunge studios into chaos may finally be over after 118 days, as the SAG-AFTRA union has reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract with the studios.
Baldwin, 65, filmed a video reaction on his Instagram in which he emphasized that the film business is “people-based.”
A-lister Zac Efron had no way to plan a reaction when he learned the news on the red carpet promoting his new wrestling movie “The Iron Claw.”
‘Incredible. I’m so glad we were all able to agree. Let’s get back to work. “Let’s go,” he said deadline in open remarks.
The strikes began on July 14, with actors highlighting a range of issues, including pay and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of the talks.
Reaction: Alec Baldwin was among a number of stars who shared their happy reactions to the news that the SAG-AFTRA strike had ended. Funny: Teigen, 37, shared a photo of himself not working with the caption: “I pretended the strike ended.” Back to work! Mandy Moore, 39, wrote: “Let’s get back to work friends!”
Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis wrote on her Instagram Story about the news: “Perseverance pays off.”
The brains behind the hit sitcom Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson, wrote of her story: “Oh we’re back.” Stranger Things Noah Schnapp posted: “We did it!!!”
Fran Drescher, 66, shared a joyful Instagram post and wrote: “We did it!!!!” The billion dollar deal! 3X the last contract! New territory was broken everywhere! Thank you to the Aftra members who stuck with and persevered in this historic deal!’
“Ty neg comm, strike captains, staff, Duncan & Ray, our lawyers, the IA team, family and friends. Our sister unions for their tireless support! And the opportunity to listen to us and experience this moment! #sagaftrastrong.’
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the tentative agreement between the studios and stars “fair” and stressed that the strike has “affected millions in Los Angeles and across the country.”
During their red carpet unveiling, Efron’s Iron Claw co-star Harris Dickinson turned to the High School Musical actor and said, “You’re kidding, don’t tell me that now,” prompting both of them to comment laughed at the bizarre timing.
Ready to work again: “I’m really grateful.” “I’m happy myself because I’d like to get back to serious work,” Baldwin added before concluding the video. Done: Alec’s daughter Ireland Baldwin, 28, shared a meme of Frodo from ‘Lord of the Rings’ with the caption ‘It’s done’ Grateful: Moore also wrote: ‘Thank you to the negotiators and leadership at @sagaftra for getting us over have brought us to the finish line!!! “Gratitude is the attitude!!’ Make a Difference: She also shared another story from actor Gerardo Celasco in which he encouraged “helping those who need it.” Grateful: Frances Fisher, 71, was delighted by the news and shared a photo of herself in front of the SAG-AFTRA building with her hands reaching toward the sky in joy
Meanwhile, Teigen, 37, shared a photo of herself with the caption: “Acting like the strike is the reason I didn’t work.”
Lili Reinhart, 27, appeared relieved by the news as she reposted a Variety article about the end of the strike on her Instagram Stories with a crying emoji and a praying hands emoji.
Frances Fisher, 71, was happy about the news and shared a photo of herself in front of the SAG-AFTRA building with her hands joyfully stretched toward the sky.
“Day 118. #SAG-AFTRA OVER tonight at midnight,” she wrote, along with a series of red heart emojis.
Mandy Moore, 39, wrote: “Thank you to @sagaftra negotiators and leadership for getting us across the finish line!!!” Gratitude is the attitude!! And we thank everyone who walked the path (picketers, strike leaders, our union brothers and sisters, etc.)
The This Is Us star added in another Instagram Story, “Let’s get back to work friends!”
Britney Spears’ ex-husband Sam Asghari, 29, republished a story from about the end of the strike and added two strong arm emojis.
Fran Drescher, 66, shared a joyful Instagram post and wrote: “We did it!!!!” The billion dollar deal! 3X the last contract! New territory was broken everywhere! Thank you to the Aftra members who stuck with and persevered in this historic deal!’
“Ty neg comm, strike captains, staff, Duncan & Ray, our lawyers, the IA team, family and friends. Our sister unions for their tireless support! And the opportunity to listen to us and experience this moment! #sagaftrastrong.’
Ready to get back to work: Britney Spears’ ex-husband Sam Asghari, 29, republished a story from about the end of the strike and added two strong arm emojis. Over: Lili Reinhart, 27, seemed relieved by the news as she reposted a Variety article about the end of the strike on her Instagram Stories with a crying emoji and a praying hands emoji. To the artists: Viola Davis, 58, shared a post saying: “Woooooooooooooooo!!!!!” Congratulations to ALL involved!! To the artists who persevered and suffered insurmountable losses. Official: She also shared an official message from SAG-AFTRA. Official: She also shared an official message from SAG-AFTRA. “We have come to a contract,” the Instagram post informed members. Positive message: “Thank you to everyone for your commitment, commitment and solidarity during this strike.” We celebrate: “Strikes over!!!!” Hillary Duff, 36, wrote on Instagram: Thrilled: Fran Drescher, 66, shared a joyful Instagram post and wrote: “We did it!!!!” The billion dollar deal! 3X the last contract!’
Viola Davis, 58, shared a post saying: “Woooooooooooooooo!!!!! Congratulations to ALL involved!! To the artists who persevered hard and suffered insurmountable losses… To the actors who stood on the picket lines and stood in solidarity… to our leaders who fought steadfastly and hard… CONGRATULATIONS!! !! It’s a privilege to be an artist, but an even greater privilege to be in a community. Great love!!!!’
“Strikes over!!!!” Hillary Duff, 36, wrote on Instagram.
Meanwhile, Union team captain Brittney Baxter was photographed cheering and hugging friends at a brewery in Los Angeles after learning the good news.
“If you want to make AI products, start your own company,” Alec Baldwin said in his clip, quoting fellow actress Justine Bateman, 57.
“I just recorded a message about the strike. I just got the news that the strike is over.” “Wow, the strike is over,” the 30 rock star said at the start of his clip.
“I’m very pleased to hear that.” “My congratulations go out to everyone who has done a great job on behalf of the members… and to all the people who have done that great work.”
“I would also like to highlight Justine Bateman, who was on my podcast and articulated the AI problem precisely, succinctly and effectively.”
“She came out and said, ‘Hey, do you want to have an AI universe? Keep going. Do you want to make AI films that are about AI and are rooted in AI? Great. But don’t confuse yourself with this hybrid idea of AI ‘live action.’
“I think her line was, ‘You’re either in the film and television industry or you’re not. And if you’re in the AI industry, then you get into the AI industry.”
“Remember that the film business and the television business are based on people – that people are the focus.”
“Of course, if AI becomes dominant in any way and they decide to go in that direction, I’m 100 percent confident – and I’d like to see the Academy make some comments about it – that AI films won’t be considered for Oscars Question come.” .’
“You can’t qualify AI films for an Oscar.” “Films that are considered for the Oscars should be films produced by humans, written by humans, directed by humans, scored by humans, filmed by humans and were played by people.”
“I don’t think about any part of a film… in any category. Do you want AI music? Do you want to have an orchestral sound without paying 150 orchestra members? Great, then your music wouldn’t be eligible for any music awards at the Oscars.’
He added that it was the same for writing and acting.
“I’m really grateful. I myself am happy because I want to work seriously again,” he added before concluding the video.
Two weeks of intense negotiations between the artists’ union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers appear to have led to a breakthrough in the long-running dispute. The official end is scheduled for Thursday at 12:01 p.m.
The union said in a statement that its negotiators voted unanimously to approve the tentative agreement, which will be presented to the union’s national executive board on Friday for “review and consideration.”
The deal still needs to be ratified by union members, but would end a summer of labor disputes that also saw Hollywood writers strike for nearly five months.
Talks broke down as recently as October 12, when studio bosses resigned, saying the SAG-AFTRA proposal for $800 million more per year meant “the gap was too big.”
But Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav and Disney CEO Bob Iger personally attended the resumed talks at the union’s national headquarters in Los Angeles as the dispute threatened to bring the industry to its knees .
Warner Bros. predicted in September that the actors’ and writers’ strike would result in a loss of up to $500 million this year.
Hollywood’s first double work stoppage in 63 years led to production halts across the industry and cost the economy billions of dollars.
But the studios announced they had suspended contract negotiations in October after making an offer as good as the one that ended the writers’ strike.
A deal: Union SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract with studios after 118 days; Union captain Brittney Baxter reacted after the news Exciting: The deal will be presented to the union board on Friday for “review and consideration.” Good news: The deal still needs to be ratified by union members, but would end a summer of labor disputes that also saw Hollywood writers strike for nearly five months. Breakthrough: Hollywood experienced its first double work stoppage in 63 years, halting productions across the industry and costing the economy billions of dollars. Industry standstill: Numerous big-budget films that were in the works had to be shut down immediately. The productions affected included the expected sequel to “Deadpool 3”. Movies on pause: Filming of “Gladiator 2,” which stars Paul Mescal, has also been temporarily canceled due to the anticipated uncertainty. In July, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-) After negotiations with the studios failed, AFTRA decided to show solidarity with the Writers’ Guild of America (WGA), which had been on strike since May. A smile of approval: Union team captain Iris Liu beams after learning the news
“It is clear that the gap between AMPTP and SAG-AFTRA is too great and the discussions are no longer moving us in a productive direction,” the AMPTP said in a statement.
The actors’ union condemned their opponents’ “bullying tactics” and said they were completely misrepresenting their offers.
But on October 24, talks resumed after a nearly two-week break when the studios improved their offer to raise actors’ pay floors and introduced a performance-based streaming bonus.
Two days later, a letter signed by thousands of actors was released telling union negotiations: “We have not come all this way to give in now.”
Details of the new contract have yet to be announced after studios made their “last, best and final” offer for the use of AI, which actors fear will destroy their profession.
In a letter to actors last month, the union claimed the companies “refuse to protect artists from being replaced by AI, they refuse to increase your wages to keep up with inflation, and they refuse to ‘to share a tiny portion of the immense income that YOUR work generates for you’.
The union has worked to close potential AI loopholes that could cause future problems and secured a significant increase in health and pension contribution caps, which have not changed in decades.
Issues: The strikes began on July 14, with actors highlighting a range of issues, including pay and the use of artificial intelligence at the heart of the talks
SAG-AFTRA announced that they would join the strike on July 13, and their president, actress Fran Drescher, said, “We demand respect!” You cannot exist without us!
“What happens to us matters,” “The Nanny” star added. “What happens to us happens in all areas of work.”
“When employers make Wall Street and greed their priority while forgetting the essential contributors who keep the machine running, then we have a problem.”
“The plan is high, we demand respect,” she said.