Inside the Untold Truth: Former Disney Channel Star Exposes the Harsh Reality of Television Acting
Former Disney Channel star, Kim Rhodes, bravely sheds light on the harsh reality of television actors, emphasizing the crucial issue of residuals Discover how the actors' strike exposes the true significance of residuals in the industry
Kim Rhodes, a former Disney Channel star known for her role on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, sheds light on the challenging reality experienced by television actors. The Suite Life, a highly popular show that aired for three seasons, revolves around the lives of twin brothers living in Boston's Tipton Hotel. Rhodes played Carey Martin, the single mother of Zack and Cody, and had a significant presence throughout the entire series. Amidst the SAG-AFTRA strike, Rhodes voiced her perspective on the hardships encountered by actors in the television industry. Have a look at her remarks in the following tweet:
Rhodes discussed the issue with residuals, a concern that has been raised by other actors in the lead-up to and during the strike. In her tweet, she shed light on the fact that despite the series being aired "eight times a week, minimum," her house ended up being foreclosed on due to the flawed residual structure. Additionally, her family lost their health insurance, emphasizing the critical impact that residuals have on actors' lives.
What The Actors Strike Reveals About Residuals
The strike initiated by SAG-AFTRA on July 14 stems from disputes between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. A key issue being addressed pertains to residuals, which entail compensating actors when their content is syndicated, re-aired, or streamed.
Several actors, including Sean Gunn who played Kirk Gleason on Gilmore Girls, have recently provided further insights into the issues at hand. Originally airing on The WB before transitioning to The CW for its seventh season, Gilmore Girls has been streamable on Netflix for quite some time. Gunn called out Netflix, pointing out that despite the series' success on their platform, he received minimal residuals in return.
With the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, it remains uncertain how long actors will continue their picketing and whether all of their demands, including those involving residuals, will be met. Rhodes' comments regarding unfair payment and the challenges of working in television are intriguing. Even on a show as successful as The Suite Life of Zack & Cody on Disney Channel, the issue persisted.
Source: Kim Rhodes/Twitter
