To provide financial aid to the protesters, Seth MacFarlane donated $1 million to Entertainment Community Fund.
After Dwayne Johnson, star Seth MacFarlane also donated seven figures to Entertainment Community Fund. While the creators of “Family Guy” worked to encourage the studio to meet as they wished, they donated $1 million to help writers and actors who are currently struggling and in need.
Since May 1, more than $6.3 million has been raised by over 7,500 donors to support the film and television industry. Annette Bening, President of Entertainment Community Fund, said Tuesday morning: “The Entertainment Community Fund is grateful to the outstanding leaders in our community who have donated to support aspiring filmmakers and television professionals.” “The call for help is increasing day by day. These donations will help many in our industry who are still struggling to survive the pandemic.
Seth MacFarlane has donated $1 million to the Entertainment Community Fund to help provide financial assistance for those in need during the strikes.
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That will undoubtedly be a godsend to many industry workers who are struggling to afford groceries, rent, and much more. Malkin notes that many other powerhouses of TV, including Greg Berlanti, Vince Gilligan, David E. Kelley, and Shonda Rhimes have stepped up to add their own undisclosed amounts to the fund
Due to the lockout during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, requests for emergency funds from the budget increased significantly. Weekly distribution increased to about $400,000 to $500,000, compared to an average of $75,000 weekly in the first half of 2023.
The donation news comes after Dwayne Johnson made a “legacy” donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Emergency Fund. “At a time like this, I’m here, I’m not going anywhere, whatever you want me to do,” foundation president Courtney B. Vance told Variety at the time. .
“It sends a big message to other people to do the same.”
