Mandy Moore received meager ‘This Is Us’ checks during SAG-AFTRA strike.
Actress Mandy Moore Complains About Tiny Residual Checks Amid Hollywood Strike
Actress Mandy Moore recently voiced her frustration over the minuscule residual checks she received for her work on the hit NBC drama “This Is Us.” Her complaint comes amidst the ongoing strike by actors and writers in hollywood“>Hollywood.
Mandy Moore Stands in Solidarity on the Picket Line
On July 18, the 39-year-old actress was seen holding a sign on the picket line, showing her support for the Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Moore explained her stance, emphasizing that talent deserves a larger share of residual checks. Residuals are the payments actors and other entertainment professionals receive when their projects are replayed.
The Residual Issue: A Major Concern
Moore expressed her concern about residuals, stating, “The residual issue is a huge issue. We’re fortunate as working actors who have been part of successful shows, but many actors before us relied on residuals to make a living.”
Moore revealed that she received shockingly small checks, such as “81 cents,” from the streaming deal between “This Is Us” and Hulu.
Former ”Scandal” Star Katie Lowes Shares Similar Thoughts
Katie Lowes, known for her role in “Scandal,” echoed Moore’s sentiments, saying, “If you were lucky enough to be part of a successful show with many episodes, those residuals could sustain you during lean times or when you wanted to pursue other projects. But that’s no longer the reality. The entire model has changed.”
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The ongoing strike by SAG-AFTRA and the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) has brought Hollywood productions to a halt. Apart from residuals, other contentious issues include guidelines regarding artificial intelligence and the overall pay structure for members.
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