Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Makes ‘Single Largest’ 7-Figure Donation to SAG-AFTRA Relief Fund as Actors’ Strike Rages On
Thousands of actors in SAG-AFTRA have been on strike since July 13.
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Key Takeaways
- Johnson’s donation is reportedly the “single largest” in the foundation’s history.
- He has a reported net worth of $800 million.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has stepped up to help actors in need amid the ongoing actors’ strike.
According to , the actor made a major donation to the , which works to aid actors in times of crisis.
“While we cannot disclose the amount, as it is a private donation, we can confirm that it is seven figures, and it is historic for our nonprofit organization,” Caroline O’Connor, SAG-AFTRA director of communications, told .
Johnson’s “milestone” gift is the “single largest” donation since the foundation’s inception in 1985, per CBS.
The news of his generosity comes after the SAG-AFTRA Foundation sent a letter to 2,700 of the union’s highest-earning actors asking for financial assistance. On July 13, thousands of actors went on strike to protest big Hollywood studios and unfair wages, per .
Cyd Wilson, executive director of the foundation, told Variety it delivers $1,500 in grants per individual, but in extreme circumstances, a lifetime member can receive up to $6,000 in financial assistance. Wilson estimates that Johnson’s donation could help thousands of actors.
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“This is him saying, ‘In such a time as this, I’m here and I’m not going anywhere, whatever you need me to do,'” foundation president Courtney B. Vance told Variety. “And that sends a huge message to other folks to do the same thing.”
Key Takeaways
- Johnson’s donation is reportedly the “single largest” in the foundation’s history.
- He has a reported net worth of $800 million.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has stepped up to help actors in need amid the ongoing actors’ strike.
According to , the actor made a major donation to the , which works to aid actors in times of crisis.
“While we cannot disclose the amount, as it is a private donation, we can confirm that it is seven figures, and it is historic for our nonprofit organization,” Caroline O’Connor, SAG-AFTRA director of communications, told .
