Watch: Fran Drescher delivers fiery speech on SAG-AFTRA strike

Hollywood actors formally went on strike after negotiations between their union and motion picture studios collapsed, a serious blow for the entertainment industry that could cripple film and TV productions across the U.S. "You share the wealth, because you cannot exist without us," SAG-AFTRA president and actor Fran Drescher said at a news conference.
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[@robberezowski68]

I never knew Fran Drescher was President of SAG. Nor did I know how awesome, compassionate, and fearless she is. Massive respect to her.

[@Irish176]

Oh please, she is part of the system who is part of sex trafficking children.. they all shall reap what they sow

[@Tooch24]

Yea.. she's cool asf

[@nmeier5]

Shes amazing! She has not had an easy life. Her book is very eye-opening and jaw-dropping! I think pple assume she's just the Nanny. 😂

[@cruzvaldes5922]

Huge respect, I'm shocked

[@vin8889]

Amen

[@iambecomepaul]

Like, kinda remarkable. She’s not talking “Hollywood” stuff or “creatives” stuff. She’s invoking global labor movements. I’m not sure how much traction she’s going to get on that but she’s got a brass pair for going that route. Good for her. Smart lady.

[@mrlionX]

Because this isn't about TV shows or films, or writing, or acting, its about us, the dudes who put way too many hours on our work just to barely make it. This is beyond politics and entertainment.

[@aro3275]

All labor needs to stand up for fair wages.

[@jannichi6431]

Yes, long overdue worker/labor movement required. 🗣️💙👣🗳️ Sad when better jobs and wages offered today are in Government! Yuk

[@advocacynaccountablity]

@@jannichi6431 Gov job wages are not up to the level of the Market. I'm going in to Gov work and have to take a 40% cut in pay to be a public servant. Let's not paint with such a wide brushstroke. #unionstrong

[@jannichi6431]

@@advocacynaccountablity I'll stand by my statement in the South especially. I know waiters who make more money than a starting position in private sector. Unionized Teachers certainly. You have experience, you'll be fine shopping around. We appreciate your public service for sure.

[@leslieholland6477]

Fran Drescher earned even more of my respect. What an eloquent, powerful leader. Her message and her delivery was totally on point.

[@j.granger1120]

Fran was always a smart lady, she wrote most of the Nanny scripts, and produced the show, with her then husband.

[@angelachanellehuang5663]

Netflix and the studios owe everyone an apology

[@ewtwetrwerwteet]

She's the lady in red, when everybody else is getting canned ❤

[@mikaelpersaud5094]

like in Beautician & the Beast.

[@g3tf673d]

It's women like Fran Drescher and Dolly Parton that we need more of. We need that passionate fight for equality for the lower and middle class, for women and children, for labor workers throughout all industries. This was such a powerful speech that i hope anyone who is a labor worker will be insoired by, and for any boss no matter what position will take to heart. Without the labor workers, the ones who put 50-60 hour weeks, the ones who take care of the little jobs and details, the ones who make sure we have food, clothing, utilities and other services we rely on, we as a society would fail. We are past the point of treating others so unfairly to the point where it seems like workers are more like servants.

[@j.granger1120]

This is why RFK Jr. and Trump or surging in the polls. Working people understand them. They might not even like them, but people know they aren't part of a coastal, corporate, entertainment, and government elite.

[@LatonyaDickerson]

Ive always loved fran

[@NoName-vs4gb]

What about men

[@dhairston4151]

Very well said! So true!

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

The speech is not about women and children. Did you listen to what she said???

[@wonglee2424]

Fran will be remembered for role in the Nanny but she'll be remembered for what she said today standing up for labor and for the families who are having their hours cut and benefits cut. She is a great spokesperson for the entertainment labor force.

[@neveralonecandlestm6413]

100%!

[@manuellopez9744]

Agree!

[@operacarmen]

I think it's extremely anti-Semitic to make production companies make less profit by increasing salaries.

[@DynamicPublicRelationsBOSS]

Amen

[@greatwazzoo]

Actually I was thinking about the time she was on King of the Hill,.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g37KpaqarMiVgJI

[@GaliSinatra]

Every person in a labor movement needs to watch this. Go Fran!

[@kingbullyrock8739]

No, her voice is horrible.

[@AlmaMariaRinasz]

Yes!!! Go Fran, well said!!!!

[@kingbullyrock8739]

@@AlmaMariaRinasz No, if they want extra money, they can get a second job at McDonalds or Arby's just like everyone else.

[@turdferguson82]

The "labor movement" is a joke these days. I've been in unions the bulk of my adult life and they're good for one thing, protecting useless incompetent people from being fired for being useless and incompetent.

[@WtfteamALJM]

@@turdferguson82 Found the corporate shill

[@wendylyn5878]

Absolute chills, we need people like her in office!

[@janetcraft]

That's what I said to myself after watching this clip :)

[@horednaxela6919]

Her speech was better than any Hollywood movie script because it came from the heart. Outstanding.

[@thehapagirl92]

Better be a good speech since she delivers lines for a living

[@dhairston4151]

​@@thehapagirl92Are you a troll?

[@johnsimmons2268]

​@@dhairston4151Based on appearance, YOU'RE the troll 😂

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

Why are you comparing this to a script? She is not acting/playing a part.

[@kevinmackey7134]

Fran Drescher, I am giving you a standing ovation! That was a great speech!

[@aaronkirkland212]

Sit down and rise up! Get outside and Rise up!!!

[@anactualalpaca7016]

@@aaronkirkland212 you first, I'll be right behind ya :)

[@gigilamoore2656]

I teared up. I felt that.

[@pianoreigns]

Another NY Jew demanding even more entitlement.

[@lharrill7229]

Hollywood destroyed itself by treating more than half the population like crap. I don't care if they aren't making money. Go woke go broke.

[@Ernie1978]

Fran's speech was fiery and filled with truth. You can hear it in her voice, she means business!

[@aaronkirkland212]

She means no business you dumb dumb dumb. She means rise up! Stand for who you are and rise up!

[@samasoku]

I mean she's the president of the actor union. She's a good actress

[@Lucy-nj9vx]

"You can not exist without us" It gave me the chills.. such a great and fierce speech. I loved the energy of this woman

[@bevwest7428]

This is what every workers attitude should be. And businesses owners should be saying, I can't do this without you!

[@juanpablosanchezaveleyra6454]

Millionaires complaining about getting less money for residuals for shows that don't perform well because they are more focused on ideology than quality content.

[@ewtwetrwerwteet]

The uncomfortable truth is..... they can, and will. I think the rich are getting worried now because their own homes and life are at risk of being torched lol

[@Nonamearisto]

At least until AI and CGI get good enough.

[@Katyt-ho1uo]

they can 😂,That is why studios don't give a damn about these unworthy writers

[@rosemadder5547]

I looked up to her so much growing up in the 90s. It’s great to see her still standing up for what’s right and being that strong lady 💪

[@edwinhargrave679]

This woman is speaking the truth because if you don't stand all will fall and there will be nothing left for the working men and women or retirees.

[@anactualalpaca7016]

isn't Fran Drescher a millionaire? How is she the "working woman"? Lady was an actress lmao

[@SpaceViking2000]

@@anactualalpaca7016I think you are missing the point. There’s a believe that actors are millionaires and that’s not true. You have movie / tv stars and the rest. If you are in the rest category then you aren’t making much money. You are basically a contractor going from job to job until you break out. I think this whole situation affects everyone. They wanted to propose a deal where they give extras a one time payment, scan them, and use their likeness forever. That’s crazy. If the suits have their way, other companies will do the same. A lot of tech and entry type jobs to AI. It’s actually kinda wild. The world is slowing starting to turn into what fiction says the future would look like and we are starting to realize that it’s not fun. Disney really opened Pandora’s box when they used AI for the intro of their shows.

[@katherineberger6329]

@@anactualalpaca7016 Most TV actors are NOT millionaires, not even close. TV pays on a shockingly low scale. Especially for California.

[@operacarmen]

What she said is anti-Semitic ..criticizing production companies and calling them greedy.

[@katherineberger6329]

​@@operacarmen Yes, a Jewish woman is "anti-Semitic" for calling out corporate greed by mostly-Christian corporate executives. That makes total sense in the Trumpsucklican world of "alternative facts" where manipulating words changes reality.

[@LeeMajors1977]

This is a solid, clear speech. She's an effective communicator.

[@ronnie_5150]

Seriously? SHE'S AN ACTOR.

[@LeeMajors1977]

@@ronnie_5150 They're all actors, Ron.

[@ronnie_5150]

@@LeeMajors1977 My point is that people have said this speech/rant has brought them to tears. She 's an actor. Her very job for decades has been to make whatever she says believable and real.

[@arturovillaluz2053]

@@ronnie_5150 So was Ronald Reagan.

[@AfonsoBucco]

I'm not a native speaker. Could somebody explain me why the journalists at this conference are always referring to the guild members as "guys"? is that some traditional treatment? For example, if today I am "sir", or a "mister" who is a bank manager, if tomorrow I am in a labor union meeting I will be a "guy" there? Honestly, I don't want to be moralist. I am not really concerned about how polite are those words. I am just trying to understand what's the background of the word "guy" in this case. Are the questioners just trying to being cool? or are they basically patronizing like "you kids, nice to see you together, now stop messing the house"?

[@kimberlymyers2083]

"you cannot exist without us"! Bravo, Miss Fine! This was a stellar moment for you, I am so impressed.... Hopefully those that are in power will heed your wise words.

[@xanderlee4733]

Not only is she beautiful but she is powerful!

[@h.callahan5431]

As another commenter said, "she started as a breeze and ended as a hurricane" you go FRAN! Go Labor!

[@aaronkirkland212]

No one said that. You made that up.

[@drewroy22]

She's not wrong. This isnt about the Tom Cruises, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts not getting their money and benefits. Its about the sound guys, the special affects guys, the makeup artists, the camera people. Its about how they arent being treated fairly. This is the big names in the industry standing up for the little guys. When the little guys, which out number the celebrity actors and directors, dont get paid properly, it means their trips to the hair dresser, grocery store, malls and such decrease or disappear. People dont realize the hollywood machine is tied to the service industry. Hotels, hairdressers, restuarants, camera companies, chauffeurs, clothing manufacturers. There are litterally millions of people who rely on the industry to provide for their families directly or indirectyl. A strike is the worst thing for everyone on all sides, but the ceo's and wallstreet are too greedy to care. Such a sad day for the industry when the people in charge want to keep more in their pockets and pay their workers less.

[@khoale1010]

@@elperrroverdeif you don't care why are you here?

[@stellabella5269]

Thank you for explaining everything in your well written comment. ❤️

[@fantasy9917]

What do they expect? Businesses are made to make money and spending some, especially on recurring items such as people's wages, is the last resort. Of course that if they can replace many of them with scanned, AI driven models, they will, no amount of striking is going to change that.

[@susanaJD]

@@fantasy9917 RESPECT. That's what they expect.

[@smasome]

I certainly appreciate the positions of these workers, and would not disagree that they should be respected and paid accordingly. And certainly the people at the top can afford a smaller paycheck to make things right for the striking workers. But I have to say that there is a sea change happening in the entertainment industry that is not generally being acknowledged. I want to write a few paragraphs here, but I'll make it short. If this strike goes on for any length of time, jobs will not come back. Movie going audiences are just not there any more as first COVID , then the terrible economy, has forced people to make serious cuts in their going out budgets. Hollywood is long past its hey day. Good luck getting a job in the buggy whip factory.

[@dianef.7072]

Amazing speech. She is telling the absolute truth in regards to corporate greed. It affects us all. The CEO’s and corporate entities do not care about the individuals affected by their hoarding of money. Things need to change. We stand in solidarity with Fran and all the workers. Labour strong!

[@jamesmedina2062]

its really nigh time for a revolution when a man like Bernie Sanders said pretty much the same things 7+ years ago and was marginalized and pushed aside to allow only the corruptible and corporate-friendly to run for office.

[@chrissysviews]

AMAZING !!! I LOVE HER SO MUCH !! Makes want to watch the Nanny again! Outstanding speech !!!!

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

passionate woman. Fran wrote and produced The Nanny when she was 36. Incredible ally, incredible lady and SAG AFTA are blessed to have her

[@lk3309]

Not many people care about Hollyweird anymore except liberals

[@donsims1941]

😂 FRAN IS A WASHED UP OLD HAS BEEN 🤦😂 WHICH IS THE ONLY REASON ANYONE WOULD WANT TO BELONG TO A UNION. BECAUSE THE CAN'T COMPETE ON THEIR OWN.😂

[@fukyouyoutubi]

And she beat cancer and is still winning.

[@ovidijusvoronkovas1150]

What a lie. She was 29 when she did it. 😊 Fran is the best. If she does something, she does it with a force.

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

@@ovidijusvoronkovas1150 sorry youre right!!

[@swee7bebe]

The nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in NJ voted to authorize a strike this past Monday because the contract the hospital is offering us is s*it...and this speech resonated with me. I felt like she was talking about us.

[@stop08it]

Yes!!! I support you all!!

[@PamelaMonroe07]

Please share her speech with your coworkers. Stay encouraged and Stand strong! Laborers make the world go ‘round. Respect. ❤

[@swee7bebe]

@@PamelaMonroe07 My coworkers were the ones who shared it on our union facebook group!

[@getreal3445]

Sorry to burst your bubble let me be clear No she wasn’t the SAG does not give a flying hoot for the nurses union what so ever when was the last time any of these self loathing group of people showed up and help any other industry picket ? NONE! When did they ever come and negotiated better higher pay for any nurse union NONE! Dear they make more money than any nurse will ever see in their life time SAG is for SAG and us regular folk are not part of their world This woman only speaks for her fellow actors / writers in the entertainment industry and no one els Always remember SHE IS AN ACTRESS and nothing more

[@cindyfountain9089]

@@PamelaMonroe07 can I quote "Laborers make the world go 'round. Respect."

[@polly9429]

So proud of this woman! 👏Love her so much!❤ Outstanding ovation!!!👏👏👏

[@reneezancewoman]

"You share the wealth, because you cannot exist without us!" Awesome. Go Fran!!

[@jaredlind20]

This is the greatest pro labor speech in my lifetime. Amazing speech. And we all stand in solidarity with every strike and union worker around the country!!!

[@aaronkirkland212]

Not true. Look deeper... History is not 3 weeks old.

[@jaredlind20]

@@aaronkirkland212 I said in my lifetime. I’m 27 yrs old. If you have another great pro labor speech I’d love to listen to it 👍

[@markangelobravo8949]

@@aaronkirkland212you dont care right now until AI replaces you in your work…

[@aaronkirkland212]

@@markangelobravo8949 My Nanny litterally replaced me a year ago with AI.

[@aaronkirkland212]

@@jaredlind20 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGiqimSOnJuLaJI

[@fabianurista164]

Beautifully said, work as a Production Assistant and I’m in solidarity with all my fellow crew members. It’s about time we stop getting swindled by these big corporations and studios. No matter what profession, you should be paid what your owed

[@lk3309]

Sound Of Freedom

[@joelorenzetti6844]

@@lk3309 lol

[@carleybennov5764]

Now if we can get behind the railroad workers who can't take days off then we can have real change.

[@kingbullyrock8739]

@@carleybennov5764 If these Hollywood Actors need more money, they can get a second job at McDonalds or Arby's just like everyone else.

[@joelorenzetti6844]

@@kingbullyrock8739 way to simp for billionaires.

[@Cre-Art]

Cheers to Fran Drescher for that moving speech. My husband is a member of SAG-AFTRA, as are many of our friends (singers, songwriters, actors, filmmakers...). Nobody really wants to strike. But nobody wants to work and not be recognized (and fairly compensated) for their work either. Good luck SAG-AFTRA. May the strike be short-lived and the resolution one that makes you smile.

[@jamesmedina2062]

its scary to imagine the greed driving things behind the scenes, and to further enslave mankind. The rich and powerful are tightening the screws and consider it a fait accompli.

[@gabifgt]

GO FRAN!!!!! i had massive respect for fran, she's been through A LOT in her life and remained graceful, loving and fearless. a natural born leader, resilient and powerful. we need more people like her in the world.

[@fastcrawl]

This is the f****ing truth!! I hope all labor unions hear this and get inspired. Demand what you deserve for the work you put in and profit *you* create! Power to SAG, WGA and all labor movements. Strike if your demands aren’t met!

[@benjaminshuetrim9874]

Just like every other worker at the end of the day.

[@user-zq4fv8sj6v]

Studio executives are clearly TRUMP SUPPORTERS!!! Good on writers and actors for striking!

[@BanjoBitty]

​@@elperrroverde Says the anonymous coward without a photo.

[@rmsc9778]

"They stand on the wrong side of history" What a powerful speech.

[@sunflowerhopefully7395]

Shouldn’t have voted Democrat

[@juleswinnfield616]

​@@sunflowerhopefully7395Shut up

[@Turpitood]

@@sunflowerhopefully7395 hello from Canada where we don't have democrats or republicans but our ruling class has still driven our country directly into the pit. Might be surprising to you that all the ruling class hate laborers and would rather turn us against each other over stupid trash like R versus D (HINT: they are the same) than enact actual change.

[@Irish176]

@@sunflowerhopefully7395they reap what they sowed. Hallelujah

[@FireCrack83]

the problem is that it is wrong. the writers are the problem for less and less viewers in movies and tv series and then they want MORE MONEY for it. Thats the wrong side of history.

[@ladycoconut8575]

I can’t imagine any other entertainer giving this speech and being this compassionate

[@leehock4840]

I used to enjoy watching her as The Nanny. However now I am so surprised to hear her great speech about this gigantic strike.She has earned my respect for her as a humanitarian as well.I am impressed with her powerful & heartfelt speech.

[@Silentmass4751]

Damn, she didn't even prepare that speech. Just speaking Truth to Power. You tell'm Fran. We're with you all the way✊

[@erikm8372]

That’s the sign of a true passionate issue… nobody should ever have to prepare a speech if they really feel what they’re saying!

[@msl1689]

Don't forget she's an actor. Of course she should be able to deliver a scripted speech written by someone else in a moving way. That's literally what actors do.

[@AllRequired]

You mean power to truth.

[@josephpaoloestabillo3677]

​@@AllRequiredNo, the phrase really is "truth to power." It means standing up to an established authority and telling them what's what.

[@heavenlee1965]

I said the same thing!

[@flynngames4703]

The one thing that this country has never been able to do is call for a general strike. A total work stoppage is the only thing that will make certain people understand that there IS a limit to greed. There IS such a thing as having too much. I’m impressed with Frans speech. Let it be the beginning!

[@adamsultana8380]

Unfortunately nothing will come of that. These companies are willing to let everything fail and/or die, they don't care anymore. On paper, a country wide strike would work, but in reality we would all suffer from it and it would just get worse.

[@bcnmanhattan5022]

@@adamsultana8380 Sadly, very sadly, you're right

[@adamsultana8380]

@@bcnmanhattan5022 It is sad. Nowadays it would take a very tremendous shift for anything to change because it's been years and years that its gotten to this point now.......

[@adamhawkins6585]

@@adamsultana8380 Yup, you're right. I genuinely thought they same thing just a few days ago but the studios have already been reported saying that they're perfectly ok waiting this whole thing out.

[@theWanderView]

we need it. World War 3 may just be labor against elitist greed. Crime is way up because these elitists treat their workers horribly. Eat the rich!!!

[@christophedevos3760]

Hear, hear. A great woman, my full support.

[@allisons1478]

Amen!! Thank you Fran Drescher I am in a different industry but these same problems are affecting labor all across the country and world. The priority of corporations is greed, to keep the most money possible, not to share an appropriate amount of their wealth with workers. This has to change - people need to start being vocal about this and following their words up with actions: strengthening unions, spreading awareness, and striking. We can no longer be bullied, dishonored, disrespected, and taken advantage of. It’s ridiculous. Workers are partners in wealth creation so we should be treated as partners!

[@TheBaumcm]

I used to be part of a union, which was no better than my bosses, just in it for the Union and never actually made decisions in the interest of labor.

[@antoniodiego9357]

That woman’s voice was always part of her Schtick, since the beginning of her career. I have never heard it so powerful and impassioned.

[@PrimePsion1]

As a kid who was teased for his voice, I looked up to Fran Drescher since The Nanny. She's truly a hero in leading one of the most important charges to protect labor and integrity.

[@izzydandrea7548]

Her voice is like home. This is truly beautiful, and just for the naysayers this is not just for the actors you see on the screen and immediately recognize this is also (and mainly for) those who are in the background getting paid fractions of what the big shots make. It’s for the writers who put in years of their time to shows that we enjoy and the movies we watch and love. My mother and I always get told we sound like this lady and we get taken less serious because of it but it’s inspiring to see her in such a powerful movement and using her voice for good.

[@rebeka-bv8ic]

Thanks Ms. Fran for sticking up for people. ❤❤❤❤

[@anthonythorne8708]

World class speech from Fran here, good for her.

[@aaronkirkland212]

World class? Come on... its a speech but world class?

[@CinemascapeReview]

@@aaronkirkland212yes because it was all from the heart.

[@anthonythorne8708]

@@aaronkirkland212 We all live in the world and I didn't hear a better one yesterday.

[@markbalfe1164]

I was president of a Canadian Union. Fran is right on. This is a tough fight, but completely essential. Greed has to go.

[@AllRequired]

She can start with herself.

[@ChefNourhan]

@@AllRequiredcould you elaborate?!

[@DeniseEngle-vl3ph]

​​​@@ChefNourhanexpect he is referring to Miss Drescher's sizable paycheck. He is perhaps unfamiliar with the idea of lifting up people rather than counterproductive vows of poverty. I expect he is also completely ignorant of the actual core of this conflict. The change in the business model she is referring to is the studio's interest in recording performers likeness in 3D and, with out future recompense or residuals, using that likeness to create content. Without any talent involved whatsoever. Forever. Lacking actual people to support every trade that operates alongside acting then becomes obsolete. Hair, makeup, costume, craft services, grips, roadies, the car service guys.... Poof gone. SAG is deliberately making this public because, as Madam Chairman herself said, we are at a crossroads in history...

[@EvergreenVB]

"Greed has to go," is what you say to a room full of executives right before they stop listening to anything you have to say.

[@juanpablosanchezaveleyra6454]

Greed? This strike if because of greed. They are paid way better than any profesional out there. But they are complaining for receiving low residuals for shows that don't perform well because they are more interested in ideology than quality.

[@sianspherica]

As someone that admittedly only knew Fran from The Nanny and 'the voice' it's incredible to see her give this highly articulate, passionate, reasonable, honest, clear, empathy-enducing speech. Well done.

[@brianschram8169]

Go Fran! You’re 100% right on every point. Brought a tear to my eyes.

[@fellini2011]

As a writer, it is vital that we all join together to stand up to AMPTP ~ very few writers and actors make a livable wage. It is a very small percentage who make volumes of money. However, the executives who pull in millions based upon the hard work of the devoted laborers in IATSE, WGAEast and WGAWest, and SAG-AFTRA, are greedy and clueless about what it means to struggle to make a livable wage. You go, Fran ~ WE ARE WITH YOU! ❤❤❤

[@TheEmaile]

How can everyday Americans (or outside the US) show solidarity? Cancel streaming services until there’s a fair contract?

[@jara2657]

Solidarity! Fraternity! Now to align with other groups in the exploited underclass - retail, restaurants, theme parks, exploited office temp workers, etc etc. We live in an oligarchy and it's time for it to crumble.

[@lukelee3]

And it's the desperation of those exact menial actors and writers ambition for fame and money allowed their greed to thrive.

[@quentinquale1694]

Hospital workers, also

[@ellaj.659]

@@TheEmaile A lot of actors and writers say don't cancel them but support them by joining them at picket lines or just standing with unions in general.

[@caleigardens]

What a powerful statement! Thank you, Fran, for speaking up for hard working laborers. Enough is enough!

[@algr665]

Wow wow wow. This speech is historical. This is the type of people we need in Government. Direct, clear, fearless.

[@leomaruli]

I remember the Nanny episode where Ms. Fine ended up joining the theater workers’ strike outside the theater building. Life imitates art moment here!

[@jamesdelorean]

She couldn't have nailed that any better. I have newfound respect for her

[@Frogs-artifacts]

Be not decieved, shes a hollywood actor and therefore blackmailed in some form

[@twescher]

I have a newfoundland sheepdog 😊

[@RedwoodEden]

Stupid comment #6.

[@NKim-gj9vk]

Her speech can apply to so many different changes happening right before our eyes. We keep allowing tech companies to monopolize the market then wipe out competition and immediately jack up prices. Every one but the select few are worse off. Our government should do something about this.

[@Sully365]

In banking here and i see this every day. Wish we had a union

[@pilarlago5162]

I am blown away by her passion for justice!!!

[@jht1414]

"Moving around furniture on the Titanic" is a historic quote that I hope gets the credit it deserves.

[@tashkenty]

“You Share the wealth, because you cannot exist without us!” TRUTH.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

With that said, " Why is it so hard for the big Corporations to deal in good faith and humanity?

[@anthonyburlison2044]

Wrong! It’s called reality TV, which costs a fraction to produce compared to the scripted PC garbage coming out of Hollywood the last 5 years. Reality TV can easily carry the studios until AI takes over. Lastly, only people from the left think it is ok to demand a raise when there is less revenue being made year after year by the major producers.

[@Seaoftea]

Gave me chills! Franny can deliver! She should run for public office.

[@aaabaaab3945]

Well, she's a good actress.. pretending that it's about the little people.. good ploy, probably won't work.

[@threeofeight197]

Goosebumps!

[@wln8888]

🔥yes !!!! She is amazing !

[@lindaackerman3507]

I never realized how amazing Fran was..now I know❤️

[@linhiril664]

I was thinking the same!

[@JunebugPresents]

I just wish we can out the Hollywood executive who anonymously said that when it is time for them (talent) to pay their mortgages they'll come back to the negotiation table. That is another level of disrespect.

[@cara7356]

Im so impressed by people giving speeches from the heart and NOT reading a script!

[@BeChannel1234]

She spoke through her heart, which is the very way people who are supposed to lead and care need to speak. Go Fran! Go! Greetings from Greece!

[@thelastsay]

Fran Drescher is 65 years old, I wish our President of the United States or the Vice President of the United States could communicate like this.

[@marlenr8691]

I wish she ran. She’s got the pipes and the heart.

[@oddjam]

We gotta support our striking workers as much as possible. If you can donate to the strike fund, do it, if not then bring it up to your friends, family, coworkers, and ANYONE else you possibly can. We have to be all hands on deck with this folks. Don't let our siblings down in their greatest time of need. Solidarity ✊

[@ayiza8511]

This was certainly strong. Glad she is reaching for the labour unions. That she is talking to the regular peoples and not just the Hollywood types. What a passion

[@HaggisIsGross]

I am in awe of this woman.

[@amyt2400]

@@HaggisIsGross She used no notes to give this speech! Straight from the heart -.with passion. Union all the way, more than EVER! Do people realize the impact of Unions, that workers. Union or not, wouldn’t have a mandated lunch break without the Unions pushing for it! Look it up! 💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿

[@fisher326]

Bacon is better

[@aaronkirkland212]

Why?

[@kevincarr335]

no autograph for you sycophant

[@artSFCA]

Her words need to be done across the board in all industries--not only actors. We need to stand up for our right as human beings to say enough is enough and we want more.

[@nippertyler]

We don't just want it, we deserve it. It's the labor of workers in this country that makes this country run on a daily basis. Without us it will collapse.

[@Nightflash28]

This is actually about writers and not actors.

[@kylei4153]

Been binge watching The Nanny for 3 months now. Was always one of my favourite shows because of Frans voice & fashion. She's still got it. Glad she's using that powerful voice for good.

[@callme_Sweetpea]

I have so much respect for this woman and SAG! You can make a difference, and that is exactly what this is.

[@robfuzz]

She nailed it! You can't change the business model and expect people to sign off on the same contract. Period.

[@Darynthe]

Go Fran. Well said!!!!! We are with you all!

[@aaronkirkland212]

Then rise up! Get your legs onto the street and hand held high. Rise up for the future!

[@alicianason-yf8sc]

Fran is lovely! Thank you Fran for all your hard work !! I stand behind you ! Such a good lady with such a wonderful heart ❤️ I love the show the nanny she’s not just talented she cares about others! Ps. I would love the nanny reboot!!💕💕💕

[@alcook8339]

The performers, crew and actors all helped us through pandemic lockdowns, they deserve to be compensated appropriately.

[@johnmoore6853]

How? Didn't everyone stay home?

[@alex-sensei]

@@johnmoore6853 Correct. And most spent their time watching movies and tv shows. Considering the stress, fear and confinement, I’d say the fruits of their labor provided a much needed service and comfort

[@linhiril664]

And a lot of them did it for free!

[@jennpenn5]

Yes, so much more important than what was happening to the American people, you know… losing their jobs, businesses being forced to close, people’s life savings gone. Let’s all stop and take the time to worry about some millionaires making something that we could watch for 2 hours. Especially those new releases that we could watch online for $25. Thank goodness they were there to help.

[@TheBaumcm]

@@alex-senseialready made shows since filming wasn’t permitted. My husband works in food production, and was considered essential without the option of working from home but you didn’t see anyone congratulating them. I would thank the workers who kept you fed first.

[@Isaiahcoronado12]

Fran is an icon!! Thank you so much for speaking truer words than I’ve heard in a long time. We stand with the actors and writers!!

[@jameslawson6245]

What a Powerful Speech! I'm with the Strike! Pay up oligarchs!

[@RhomboMus]

Never been more proud to be a Nanny fan. Fran, Dolly, Jane... you guys absolutely ROCK!

[@Roxy54J]

Fabulous speech. Wish our politicians would stand up and say NO !!! Thank you Fran 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@classicalduck]

Not only a great comic actress, but a great labor leader.

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

kinda ironic that she's the face of this movement. I mean, *SHE,* particularly.... a woman.... the face of a protest against Hollywood... with Hollywood being Hollywood, for the past 10 years. they've been selling the product independent woman all this time, and now they're facing one. I can't imagine the brains of their executives during all these... hearing a single cricket in the background there, would be deafening.

[@chrissaharek7357]

Great speech. This speech will be in History Books. Amazing

[@suzannaj3834]

I came here after watching The Nanny. She’s still a beautiful woman. I just love her. I didn’t know she was President of SAG til now. I love her compassion and strength to fight for labor unions all over besides SAG. She’s so right and I agree with her grievances. This affects us all.

[@sandraspidle5972]

They said it in the movie "The Titanic" Rose said "Now they go off by themselves and pat each other on the back for being Masters of the Universe" Laborers make big business what it is. Bravo, Fran!!!!! ❤️🌹

[@44excalibur]

Rose's line in Titanic should have been "Masters of the World," referencing the Jules Verne novel. Using a phrase like "Masters of the Universe" would've been anachronistic in 1912.

[@carenclemmons5002]

Yes it is a very difficult realization that those at the top believe that they can disrespect the labor that gives them the top seat. No more giving of life for the heartless and soulless owners of all their wealth. It is not theirs to take. I hope we can end this selfish irresponsible resistance to accepting that they are NOTHING without the laborers.

[@astralarchaeology5840]

Fran is on Fire!! Wow! And she was so clear with her message. I agree 100% And I loved that Titanic reference.

[@Joyce-zl5lb]

Way to go, Fran and union!!! ❤

[@FairytalesforLostGirlz]

What a heartfelt and empowering speech! Go Fran.

[@jilldickson5002]

This is a voice of reason! Stand for what is right....and Fran voices this fact! Yes, bravo and support to this movement and powerful stance for labor unions all around the world as she has indicated 👏👏👏🎬

[@michelebecker7848]

God bless you Fran Drescher.sending much love and light to you and everyone else affected by this,xoxo

[@wagnercorrea_]

She's Amazing!!! Be strong Fran!

[@marting9771]

Wow! That is one of the most powerful speeches I have heard in a very long time! I wasn't aware of how much was at stake at this pivotal moment, not just for SAG, but for everyone who AI will affect inevitably . The line in the sand we draw today on every ground will reverberate for the future of our species. Profit should never usurp the right of living beings to thrive and survive. Are there not enough challenges already for individuals to make a living? Fran should go down as one of the more effective orators of our modern era. Very moving.

[@CreativeFlows]

Her speech is one to add to the history books.

[@tomlehmann306]

These ceos and corporate executives need to realize they’d have no business or profits without workers. It’s time to stand up to the billionaire class

[@ericahorowitz5062]

SO much respect for Fran. An incredible, compassionate speech grounded in reality. I stand with the actors' and writers' unions. ♥

[@gailjacobson7088]

What an amazing, passionate, inspired speech. for anyone who thinks these people don’t deserve proper pay for their work, all of us, or at least most of us, watch them, are entertained by them, and our lives are enormously enriched by their contributions. We often take them for granted. The big stars and A-Listers make tons of money for sure, but most actors and writers earn modest salaries, and I have to go from job to job, sometimes without work, or a means to pay their bills. This is real work even though a lot of people think it’s a game and frivolous. Actors singers musicians all kinds of performers have been with us since we crawled out of the primordial ooze. They deserve to be compensated just like everyone else for their work.

[@amusicment4829]

Bravo, Fran. So sad how it has had to come to this strike.

[@dauphin15]

She moved me to passionate tears. She’s right. I think a lot of people see this strike as a bunch of whining , privileged actors and writers, but the huge majority of writers and actors that belong to the unions are not wealthy, do a ton of work that yields major profits for producers/CEOs, and rely on their small residuals and guarantees to pay their rent or mortgage, and buy food to feed their families. This IS a labor issue. And she’s right about everyone watching, because if workers do not stand together, people that capitalize on the workers will continue to push back, while workers will lose rights.

[@aaabaaab3945]

Sad thing is- I call b.s. Once hollywood exposed their activism and pushed their ideology down everybody's throats while Trump was potus- Including nonstop attacks on him and his family- they ruined and lost all credibility. I don't care who they prop up there, and it won't work to cry out- "it's for the little people" either. R.i.p. hollywood.

[@mikekling7144]

Right you are

[@malin9454]

Plus it's happening in all industries all around the world, not just entertainment

[@gailjacobson7088]

Well said, I’d also like to say that, for anyone who thinks these people don’t deserve proper pay for their work, all of us, or at least most of us, watch them, or entertained by them, and our lives are in Riched by their contributions. This is real work even though a lot of people think it’s a game and frivolous. Actors singers musicians all kinds of performers have been with us since we crawled out of the primordial ooze. They deserve to be compensated just like everyone else for their work.

[@bicyclist2]

WOW! So great to see her speak up for so many union people. She sounds a little raspy, but I'm sure that it's from age or smoking. We need many more like her. Thank you.

[@rebfj86]

She always sounded like that 😂

[@Deepestrueblue]

She’s an amazingly eloquent speaker. Respect to you Fran for standing up for us little people,but for also reminding us that we’re not so little when we stand in Unity. Thank you Fran.

[@Cicilo1983]

"Us little people ?!?!?". God, this is just terrible. Really.

[@erikm8372]

How is ‘us little people’ the one thing that stood out to you? Lol. Maybe it’s not absolutely pre-fabricated, ‘awards-show’ speech perfection, but it’s more honest than most speeches. Cause it’s a real issue. Can’t criticize something organic.

[@Cicilo1983]

@@erikm8372 Read the initial comment of Deepestrueblue (if you're able to). My reply has nothing to do with that fact that it's supposedly "not pre-fabricated" (and if you can truly believe that, let me remind you that Fran Drescher is an actress, which enables her to recite lines in a convincing manner without having a text in her hands...). My reply had to do with people considering themselves "little" in comparison to a celebrity. Equalling "labor force" with "little people" is not only demeaning to workers, it's a pathetic perspective on society and humanity. I know Americans love to kneel at their stars, but come on, get real.

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@Cicilo1983Everything is relative. Compared to the ocean, the continent is small.

[@0hermitworm]

She only makes us love and admire her more. Amen to all of it. It never had to come to this. They could have chosen to fairly share the bounty from the labor and they didn't.

[@cagarden8808]

As a retired educator who went on strike 4 times, I stand with the writers and actors! Union Solidarity!

[@lizc8214]

She's amazing and I hope that her efforts are not in vain.

[@PIXPromosMore]

All these years later; "She's got Style, She's got Flair", but more importantly, she's got a voice and Isn't afraid to use it.

[@aaronkirkland212]

What?

[@christinehutchins123]

And a brain

[@justynajakubowska2191]

It was the best political speech which I heard from the long time. I did not expect that from Fran Drescher, nor from any other actress or actor to be honest. I loved Fran but now I really respect her and her voice in this community.

[@mikebasil4832]

Thank you so much, Fran, for your most powerful and important speech.

[@oobernoober7617]

She was the leading lady as America's nanny on tv and now she's the leading lady as America's voice for tv!

[@latashachaney8921]

Speaking the truth it's time to stand up for the right reasons thank you Fran

[@francissullivan6366]

These billionaires need to be brought to justice