The Ultimate Star-Studded Showdown: Uniting Hollywood's Finest at the SAG-AFTRA Strike Picket Line

Favorite shows and movies’ actors and writers have gathered together on the picket lines during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike. The widely publicized labor dispute first gained attention in May 2023 when the Writers Guild of America revealed that their contract talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers had reached an impasse. Among the unaddressed concerns by the AMPTP, which represents prominent companies like Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, NBC Universal, Paramount, and Sony, were fair wages and the utilization of artificial intelligence.

Two months later, SAG-AFTRA initiated their own strike, resulting in actors joining the writers and bringing Hollywood to a halt. Celebrities like Malia Pyles, Bailee Madison, and Chandler Kinney from Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin have been documenting their experiences on the picket lines.

In a July 2023 Instagram post, Kinney expressed her pride in standing united with her union and the WGA community. She emphasized the need for a fair contract that upholds the artistic integrity and preserves the industry's soul and humanity. Kinney's passion for her work and desire to continue creating shines through as she stands firm, seeking the fundamental respect required for the survival and sustainability of their profession. Despite the unsettling nature of a strike, the alarming trajectory of the entertainment industry and the livelihoods of the artists who breathe life into it are even more distressing. With this in mind, she eagerly awaits the opportunity to meet fellow protestors on the picket line.

Scroll on for more cast members who have reunited while showing their support for the ongoing strike:

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Every Cast Reunion at the SAG-AFTRA Strike Picket Line: From 'This Is Us' to 'Shameless'

Actors and writers from popular shows and movies in the United States have come together on the picket lines during the significant WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike.

The labor disagreement gained attention in May 2023 when the Writers Guild of America revealed that their contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers had reached a standstill. The AMPTP, representing major companies like Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, NBC Universal, Paramount, and Sony, failed to address important issues such as fair compensation and the implementation of artificial intelligence.

Two months later, SAG-AFTRA announced their decision to initiate a strike, and actors united with writers, bringing the entertainment industry in Hollywood to a halt. Notable stars like Malia Pyles, Bailee Madison, and Chandler Kinney, known for their roles in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, have been actively sharing their experiences on the picket lines.

Captioning a July 2023 Instagram photo of herself and her fellow cast members in New York, Kinney expressed her pride in standing together with her union community and the WGA (Writers Guild of America). They are collectively advocating for a fair contract that upholds our distinctive artistry, safeguards the core values and humanity of this industry. Kinney passionately conveyed her love for her work and her desire to continue creating for as long as her heart and mind permit. However, she emphasized the importance of standing united to demand the fundamental respect necessary for the sustainability and survival of our profession, ensuring the welfare of all artists involved. Despite the daunting nature of a strike, she emphasized the alarming current direction of the entertainment industry and the impact it has on the livelihoods of those who bring it to life. With unwavering determination, she ended by expressing her readiness to meet her colleagues on the picket line.

Scroll on for more cast members who have reunited while showing their support for the ongoing strike:

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'Succession'

Nicholas Braun, Justine Lupe and Alan Ruck posed for photos while on strike outside of Warner Bros. studios.

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'Grace and Frankie'

Jane Fonda, June Diane Raphael and Lily Tomlin joined forces outside of Netflix headquarters.

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'Mayans M.C.'

Various members from Mayans M.C. reunited in July 2023 in front of the Warner Bros. studio, days after their series finale aired.

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'Shameless'

Jeremy Allen White, Shanola Hampton, Noel Fisher, Isidora Goreshter, Steve Howey and Zach McGowan showed solidarity for their union outside Warner Bros. in Burbank.

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'iCarly'

Miranda Cosgrove, Jaidyn Triplett, Laci Mosley, Mary Scheer, Jerry Trainor and Nathan Kress documented their time on strike outside of Paramount.

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'You'

Elizabeth Lail and Kathryn Gallagher showed their support in New York with fellow actor Johnathan Fernández.

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'Two and a Half Men'

Jon Cryer and April Bowlby posed for a photo while on strike in Los Angeles.

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'Scandal'

Katie Lowes and Guillermo Díaz showed off their signs while picketing in July 2023.

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'This Is Us'

Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Rachel Leah Cohen, Jon Huertas, Juliana Dever, Seamus Dever and Gerardo Celasco joined the strike efforts on the first day in Los Angeles.

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'How I Met Your Father'

Hilary Duff, Francia Raisa and Tien Tran offered a glimpse at their reunion in front of Paramount after singing Duff's "What Dreams Are Made Of" song.

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'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin'

Pyles, Madison, and Kinney came together once again, following the completion of shooting for season 2. They met up at a protest in New York, where they were joined by Matt Cornett, a cast member from Zombies 3, who also happens to star in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

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'One Day at a Time'

Justina Machado, Judy Reyes and their fellow ODAAT cast and crew documented their strike reunion in Los Angeles.

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'Criminal Minds'

Paget Brewster, Aisha Tyler and Kirsten Vangsness joined the show's writers at a picket line in Los Angeles.

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'The Boys'

Jack Quaid documented his reunion with Aya Cash, Colby Minifie and Claudia Doumit while picketing outside of HBO.