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| | Jessica Chastain wore a bronze Gucci gown to the Venice 'Memory' premiere | | Added 464 days ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Here are some photos of Jessica Chastain and Peter Saarsgard at the Venice Film Festival, where they premiered and promoted their latest film, Memory. At the photocall, Jessica wore a ?SAG-AFTRA on Strike? t-shirt while Peter wore a pin. At the premiere, Jessica went full showgirl in a bronze, sequined Gucci gown. She said I?m here to PROMOTE. Jessica?s style has improved so much in the past five years or so I sort of give some credit to her fashionable Italian husband.
Memory got a SAG-AFTRA waiver, which means that Jessica and Peter are not only free to promote the film, their union is actively encouraging them to do a lot of press and talk about why the waivers are a good thing and why their union is on strike. Jessica did just that:
Jessica Chastain made an impassioned appeal to U.S. actors, urging them to promote indie movies on Friday at the Venice Film Festival press conference for Michel Franco?s drama ?Memory.?
?I was very nervous about coming,? said Chastain, who was wearing a black ?SAG-AFTRA on Strike? T-Shirt, revealing that ?there were actually some people on my team who advised me against it.? Chastain then noted that actors are ?often made to keep quiet in order to protect future working opportunities, and we are often told and reminded how grateful we should be. And that is the environment that I think has allowed work to be abused, to go unchecked for many decades. And is also the environment that has saddled members of our union with unfair contracts.?
Since ?Memory? obtained an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA, Chastain and co-star Peter Sarsgaard were present at the press conference.
?I am here because SAG-AFTRA has been explicitly clear that the way to support the strike is to post on social media, walk the picket line and to work and support interim agreement projects,? she said. ?It?s what out national board, negotiating committee and our elected leadership has asked us to do.? Chastain continued, ?The independent producers, like the ones here, are letting the AMPTP know that actors deserve fair compensation, that AI protection should be implemented, and there should be sharing of streaming revenues. I hope my being here today encourages other independent producers, and encourages actors to show up [at festivals] and support our union members. Hopefully we will see an end to the strike soon and hopefully AMPTP will go back to the table.?
[From Variety]
I think it?s kind of amazing how the SAG waivers have worked out when it comes to the film festivals you?ve got actors and writers attending the festivals solely to promote waivered productions, and giving voice to their unions? talking points in front of a global media. This ?waiver? gamble really worked out.
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red.
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| | Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis wrote letters of support for rapist Danny Masterson | | Added 464 days ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Danny Masterson faced a retrial on three counts of rape this past spring. In late May, he was convicted of two out of three counts, and last week was his sentencing hearing. Notably, Masterson did not speak in his own defense in his trial, nor at his sentencing. Instead, he asked his colleagues and friends to write letters of support to the court. Many of his former costars did just that, including Masterson?s old That ?70s Show costars Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. Ashton and Mila?s letters are getting the most attention because they were the most high-profile people to support Masterson, and because Ashton supposedly cares so much about human trafficking and abuse, just not when his bro is doing all of the raping.
Kutcher and Kunis wrote letters in an effort to urge the judge for a lesser sentencing. In Kutcher?s letter, he referred to Masterson as a ?role model.? In Kunis? letter, she vouched for Masterson?s ?exceptional character? and referred to him as an ?outstanding older brother figure.?
Other stars from ?The 70?s Show? who wrote to the judge include Debra Jo Rupp, who played Kitty on the sitcom, and Kurtwood Smith, who played Red. Masterson?s famous family members wrote letters in his support, including his siblings Alanna Masterson (?The Walking Dead?), Christopher Masterson (?Malcolm In the Middle?), Jordan Masterson (?Last Man Standing?), as well as his brother-in-law Billy Baldwin and his wife, the actor and model, Bijou Phillips. Other Hollywood names who wrote to the judge include actor Giovanni Ribisi; Jim Patterson, creator of Netflix?s ?The Ranch;? Masterson?s former publicist, Jenni Weinman; and TV director, David Trainer, who worked on ?The 70?s Show? and ?The Ranch.?
In Kutcher?s letter, he writes: ?While I?m aware that the judgement has been cast as guilty on two counts of rape by force and the victims have a great desire for justice, I hope that my testament to his character is taken into consideration in sentencing. I do not believe he is an ongoing harm to society and having his daughter raised without a present father would [be] a tertiary injustice in and of itself. Thank you for taking the time to read this.?
Kunis? letter adds: ?I wholeheartedly vouch for Danny Masterson?s exceptional character and the tremendous positive influence he has had on me and the people around him. His dedication to leading a drug-free life and the genuine care he extends to others make him an outstanding role model and friend.?
Both Kutcher and Kunis wrote about Masterson?s drug-free lifestyle, and noted he was a positive force on their lives. During the trial, prosecutors said Masterson drugged women before sexually assaulting them.
?One of the most remarkable aspects of Danny?s character is his unwavering commitment to discouraging the use of drugs. His influence on my in this regard has been invaluable,? Kunis wrote. ?In an industry where the pressures and temptations of substance use can be overwhelming, Danny played a pivotal role in guiding me away from such destructive paths. His dedication to avoiding all substances has inspired not only me but also countless others in our circle. Danny?s steadfastness in promoting a drug-free lifestyle has been a guiding light in my journey through the entertainment world and has helped me prioritize my well-being and focus on make responsible choices.?
[From Variety]
I?m including a tweet with Ashton?s letter below it?s wild that he writes ?he is among the few people that I would trust to be alone with my son and daughter.? Not to get too nitpicky, but Masterson was not convicted of child abuse, he was accused and convicted of raping multiple adult women. As for Mila raving about Masterson?s anti-drug lifestyle, Masterson was also credibly accused of drugging several of his victims before he raped them.
So, yeah Ashton and Mila fking suck. I?ve known that for many years, especially about Ashton (who still has me blocked on social media because Ive repeatedly called him a racist and a cheater). Mila and Ashton have shown everybody who they are for years. There?s a theory brewing that Masterson basically threatened them with exposure if they didn?t publicly support him though as in, Masterson knows so many of Ashton?s dirty little secrets, it would be mutually assured destruction if Masterson was ever feeling chatty.
Ashton Kutcher?s full letter to the judge handling the sentencing of Danny Masterson. pic.twitter.com/QijOIgRsYA
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