Dwayne Johnson donates huge sum to SAG-AFTRA Foundation amid strike
What's the story
Hollywood has come to a standstill after SAG-AFTRA leadership declared a union-wide strike on July 13. SAG-AFTRA President Courtney B Vance and Executive Director Cyd Wilson drafted a letter addressing around 2,700 of the highest-actor actors outlining a potential financial need.
Dwayne Johnson's team got in touch and the superstar donated an undisclosed seven-digit sum to the organization.
Talk
'I'm here and I'm not going anywhere'
After Johnson's team reached out to Vance, they got on a phone call, said reports.
Johnson reportedly said, "In such a time as this, I'm here and I'm not going anywhere, whatever you need me to do." Vance was "overwhelmed" by the actor's gesture and said, "Man, you're stepping up in a way that is allowing others to know the dire necessity of it."
Aid
Financial aid structure of the organization
Wilson also explained the organization's grant schemes. It can deliver up to $1,500 per individual member. They also have a provision for emergency conditions like health issues. A lifetime member can also receive up to $6,000 in terms of emergency aid.
With Johnson's hefty donation, 7,000-10,000 members can be reached out tentatively.
SAG-AFTRA joined the WGA in this historic strike that began in May.