Chloe Grace Moretz was spotted at a lively SAG-AFTRA strike gathering in Times Square, New York City this past Tuesday. Titled Rock The City For A Fair Contract, the protest attracted a diverse mix of famous faces such as Jessica Chastain and Brendan Fraser. The SAG-AFTRA strike officially kicked off on July 14, coinciding with the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike that has been ongoing since May. Among the actors’ concerns are the payment schemes in the streaming era and the potential impact of AI. Despite the absence of high-profile figures like Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence at the picket line, there are various ways to show support for the guild, including generous donations like the recent one made by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Making a statement: Chloe Grace Moretz joined a crowd of well-known individuals at a SAG-AFTRA protest event in Times Square, NYC on a Tuesday.
Outfit: The actress arrived wearing black cycling shorts and a T-shirt supporting SAG-AFTRA’s strike.
Casual appearance: Chloe opted for a natural look as she walked the streets of New York City with her colleagues in protest.
Event Name: Known as Rock The City For A Just Agreement, the protest was attended by various famous individuals such as Brendan Fraser, Stephen Lang, and Jessica Chastain (pictured from left to right).
The upcoming event on Tuesday is happening at a time when well-known celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence are facing increasing pressure from the public to show their support by participating in the protest. This has been observed during the year 2021.
Several well-known actors showed up at Times Square, including Laura Linney and Alan Cumming flashing a peace sign. Bryan Cranston from Breaking Bad was seen mingling with Ellen Burstyn, a celebrated actress on stage and screen. Rachel Zegler, known for her role as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s latest adaptation of West Side Story, enthusiastically raised a power fist. Steve Buscemi and Chloe posed for photos together, reminiscing about when they both guest-starred on an episode of 30 Rock. Speeches were given by Christine Baranski from Cybill and Arian Moayed from Succession. Arian also took a group photo with Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain, and Michelle Hurd from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Lea DeLaria, known for her joke about lesbians on second dates, participated in the picketing as well. Gina Gershon, holding a cup of coffee, took a picture with Mickey Sumner, her co-star in the film anthology With/In: Volume 2.
Here you can spot some well-known actors who visited Times Square, such as Laura Linney on the left and the always stylish Alan Cumming flashing a peace sign on the right.
Walking together: The popular actor from Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston, was seen chatting with Ellen Burstyn, the iconic stage and screen star.
Unity: Rachel Zegler, the breakout star of Steven Spielberg’s updated version of West Side Story, confidently raised her fist in a powerful gesture of solidarity.
Meeting again after ten years, Chloe was seen striking poses for photos alongside Steve Buscemi. The reunion took place as they both appeared as guest stars on an episode of 30 Rock.
Making their voices heard: A variety of speakers addressed the audience, with appearances from Cybill alumna Christine Baranski on the left and Succession heartthrob Arian Moayed on the right.
Quartet: Arian posed for a group photo with actors Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain, and Michelle Hurd from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, offstage.
First off: Lea DeLaria, the comedian famous for the joke, “What does a lesbian bring on a second date? A U-Haul,” was also seen protesting alongside the other demonstrators.
The sensational pair: Renowned showgirls actress Gina Gershon, clutching a cup of coffee, leaned in for a photo with her fellow co-star Mickey Sumner in the captivating anthology movie With/In: Volume 2.
What a day it was: The gathering at Times Square, featuring famous personalities such as Christian Slater, happened following a SAG-AFTRA member’s observation about the noticeable lack of top-tier celebrities on the protest line.
On Tuesday, Octavia Spencer, Stephanie Kluft, and Brian Clisham were seen proudly demonstrating on the picket line.
Aisha Tyler grinned as she posed for photos, proudly displaying a big placard.
Megalyn Echikunwoke flashed a peace sign with a relaxed vibe.
Jane Curtin chatted with DailyMail.com while showing her support on the picket line this Tuesday.
Vanessa Williams flaunted a striking ‘On Strike’ t-shirt.
The event at Times Square, which had actors like Christian Slater in attendance, was organized in response to a SAG-AFTRA member’s observation about the lack of high-profile celebrities on the picket line. According to a statement made to Variety by a respected union member, having major stars visibly supporting the workers would make a significant impact. Although Leonardo DiCaprio expressed his solidarity with the strike on social media, he did not show up in person to picket. Similarly, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, and Rami Malek were criticized for not following through on their commitment to strike. One protester even held up a sign early in the strike questioning the absence of Ben Affleck, emphasizing how important it is for top celebrities to be present as they are always in the public eye. However, there are differing opinions within SAG-AFTRA, with some members arguing that having the most successful and wealthy actors present may not necessarily be beneficial for the image of the union. These members point out that there is already a perception issue of actors being rich and not needing better contracts, so having celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston participate could send the wrong message. Furthermore, a celebrity representative had to remind their clients that the strike was a serious matter and not a glamorous event, after some talent questioned whether they should get their hair and makeup done for the picket line.
