The sentiment is that artists, especially those of significant prominence, should be leveraging their fame to shed light on the strike and advocate for the working actors who constitute the majority in Hollywood but don't command the multi-million-dollar paychecks that the elite actors do.
It's widely recognized that figures like Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Matt Damon, or Margot Robbie could play a pivotal role in bolstering the strike. Prominent talents walking away from sets and refusing to participate in press and promotional activities form a crucial source of the Union's bargaining power.
Even if these elite actors aren't directly financially affected by the strike, many artists have a substantial stake in this struggle because it pertains to the control of their image and long-term financial gains. Meghan, who has transitioned into a producer role with her production company, should be actively supporting the strike if she wishes to attract top talent to her productions.
Meghan's SAG membership, which was facilitated by her father, serves to protect her as a working actress. She could utilize the attention she garners to express solidarity and support for working actors. However, her silence during the strike has left many disappointed, and there's a prevailing sentiment that she lacks respect for SAG and its members.
Critics argue that Meghan used deception to gain SAG membership, disregarding the hard work that others put into acquiring it. An anonymous Hollywood star took to social media to express their deep disappointment with Meghan's lack of action or statement about the strike. They mentioned how their perspective on Prince Harry, who was once considered a lost cause, has evolved as he has made efforts to improve himself due to his association with Meghan and his experiences with discrimination.
However, both Harry and Meghan have made puzzling decisions lately, including Meghan's purchase of a book for a romance movie during the strike, which she now seems to need to keep quiet about.
Additionally, Meghan has been accused of crossing the picket line and engaging in discussions related to movie production without the knowledge of the strikers. The post on social media suggests that by the end of the year, there may be a calendar of cringe-worthy moments involving the couple in 2024. There have been several controversial incidents this year alone, including a car chase with the initials "HZ" presumably representing Harry and Meghan's initials on a kiss cam, a rent check, and Kevin Kerr. Meghan is further criticized for what's perceived as manipulating her way into obtaining a SAG card by lying and waiting until she had enough screen time to qualify.
Critics argue that Meghan, who knows what it's like to struggle for years as a working actress, has a legitimate reason to join the fight in support of the strike, just as she had a valid cause when speaking up for racial diversity.
