Jennifer Aniston’s Social Media Move
It’s been a turbulent week for Hollywood celebrities, especially for the ever-popular Jennifer Aniston. The “Friends” star found herself amidst a controversy when she, alongside a few other celebrities, liked an Instagram post by Drew Barrymore. The post discussed Barrymore’s decision to resume her talk show in the midst of an ongoing actor and writers strike, leading to a swarm of reactions.
Voice actor Rebecca Norfolk was quick to point it out, mentioning the celebrities who liked the ‘controversial’ post. Stars like Jennifer Garner, Kristen Bell, Lily Collins, and Cara Delevingne were all part of the roster. As the days went by, Garner and Bell seemed to withdraw their support by unliking the post, but stalwarts like Aniston and Delevingne stood their ground. And they weren’t alone. Big names like Michelle Pfeiffer, Candace Cameron Bure, and Paris Hilton had also shown their support to Barrymore by liking the post.
Barrymore’s Bold Move Amidst Backlash
V interesting which celebs liked Drew Barrymore’s scabbing Insta post pic.twitter.com/uJcQwmFBG2
— Rebecca Norfolk (@RebeccaNorfolk) September 11, 2023
Drew Barrymore’s decision to bring back her show, despite the ongoing strike, took many by surprise. In her detailed post, the actress and talk show host expressed her viewpoint, explaining that her decision to skip hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards during the initial phase of the strike was due to its direct conflict with the essence of the strike.
She elaborated on her decision, mentioning that her talk show had concluded its run in April, much before the strike initiated. Hence, there was no need to halt the show’s production. Emphasizing the broader perspective of her decision, Barrymore stated, “This might be my show by name, but it is bigger than just me. I own this choice.”
Union Strike Guidelines and Barrymore’s Stance
Members of the writers and actors guild picketed outside “The Drew Barrymore Show” this week, expressing their discontent. Barrymore remained resilient, assuring that her show would align with the union strike guidelines, particularly those restricting the promotion of movie and TV projects. She cited the challenges of launching her show amidst a pandemic, highlighting the importance of writers in capturing the real essence of human experiences. Barrymore’s aim is clear: to provide a medium for understanding and unity in these challenging times.
However, The Writers Guild did not echo Barrymore’s sentiments. Contrary to her claims of adhering to strike guidelines, they disagreed, leading to a statement from a CBS Media Ventures spokesperson. The clarification indicated that “The Drew Barrymore Show” would resume without any writing work covered by the WGA strike, with its scheduled return on September 18, devoid of any “literary material.”
An Industry Divided
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The entire episode has left the industry somewhat divided. Cristina Kinon, co-head writer of “The Drew Barrymore Show,” shed light on the inner workings of the show, revealing that the staff writers were left in the dark about the show’s return for its fourth season sans writers. She emphasized the importance of supporting the union and hoped for solidarity within the industry.
Jennifer Aniston’s recent interview with WSJ Magazine adds another layer to this narrative, as she admitted being “over cancel culture,” pondering on its true meaning and the idea of redemption in today’s digital age.
The @DrewBarrymoreTV Show is a WGA covered, struck show that is planning to return without its writers. The Guild has, and will continue to, picket struck shows that are in production during the strike. Any writing on “The Drew Barrymore Show” is in violation of WGA strike rules.
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) September 10, 2023
With Hollywood being a closely-knit community, controversies like these often ripple through, affecting various members differently. While some believe in strict adherence to industry norms and guidelines, others tread a different path, hoping to find a middle ground in challenging times. As the strike continues, it remains to be seen how many more celebrities will be thrust into the limelight, for reasons they might not have anticipated.
Source: Foxnews
