“You can’t do…” – Emmy Nominated Actress Sydney Sweeney Opens up About the WGA Strike and Fair Pay for Writers

Published 06/15/2023, 11:30 PM EDT

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The month of May has been quite dramatic for Hollywood, to say the least. On May 2, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) started their strike after being pushed to an existential brink. Thousands of writers and creative minds gathered on the streets to demand higher pay and secured career. Currently, some of the biggest projects are facing delays and failing to reach a destination. But artists across the industry and showing their support and Sydney Sweeney has joined the bandwagon in a new interview.

We all know that apart from being an incredibly talented and beautiful actor, Sweeny is a woman of strong opinions. The Euphoria star has never shied away from speaking the truth of her heart. Whether it is about her struggle behind the spotlight or calling out people who underestimate women. Now, seeing how things are falling apart with the WGA Strike that has been ongoing for more than a month, she broke her silence.

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Sweeney down with Teen Vogue to talk about her current endeavors in Hollywood. She also took this opportunity to express her views about the strike. The actress wished luck for the union and hoped for things to fall into the right place once again. “You can’t do anything without writers, so everybody deserves to be paid and I hope that we figure something out fast,” she added.

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Actors like her are constantly showing their support for the drive because they believe this world cannot run without writers. They are one of the key factors who work hard behind the cameras.

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Several famous television stars have shown up on the streets holding banners alongside writers in the past weeks. It includes Susan Sarandon, Cynthia Nixon, Tina Fey, Bob Odenkirk, and Gina Gershon. While one of the faces that attracted the attention of fans the most was Pete Davidson, the former Saturday Night Live cast member. The television host lent his support by handing out pizza to protestors in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood.

As of now, there is no update on when the drive will come to an end. Time will tell how many shows and movies will get affected by the strike and how many more celebrities will come forward to show their support.

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What do you think about Sweeney’s support for the strike? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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