Selena Gomez posts and deletes new video after star is called ‘tone deaf’ in major fan backlash
SELENA Gomez has seemed to violate SAG-AFTRA strike rules, possibly without realizing it.
Selena removed a post from her Instagram account just as fast as she put it on her timeline.
Selena Gomez’s recent Instagram post ruffled some fans’ feathersCredit: Instagram
Selena’s video promoted her Hulu series, Only Murders in the BuildingCredit: Instagram/selenagomez
Originally shared on the 31-year-old actress’ Instagram page was a video captured on the set of her Hulu series, Only Murders in the Building, Variety reported.
Further bringing attention to the comedy show, Selena tagged the official Only Murders in the Building Instagram account in the caption that read: “Missing and wanting.”
Within the 15 hours that she left the post up before pulling it, the clip had received 1.1 million likes.
Apparently, SAG-AFTRA members aren’t allowed to advertise their work in “press interviews or social media posts” while the “strike persists,” the publication explained.
Fans had no problem holding the Love You Like a Love Song singer accountable for going against the grain.
“Tone deaf,” one fan slammed in the comment section of the now-deleted clip.
SAG-AFTRA represents roughly 160,000 actors and other media industry professionals.
On July 13, the SAG-AFTRA strike launched.
STRIKING ON
The news came after SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers failed to close contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator of SAG-AFTRA, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, said the studios “left us with no alternative” than to strike.
According to a press conference, the vote was unanimous.
In a speech, SAG President Fran Drescher said that the “entire business model has been changed by streaming, digital, A.I.”
She added: “This is a very big deal and it weighed heavy on us. At some point, you have to say no, we’re not going to take it anymore. The jig is up…. We demand respect. You share the wealth, because you cannot exist without us.”
Leading up to the decision to strike, Drescher released a statement on June 5, 2023, vowing to protect the union and its benefits.
“Together we lock elbows and in unity we build a new contract that honors our contributions in this remarkable industry, reflects the new digital and streaming business model and brings ALL our concerns for protections and benefits into the now!”
WRITERS ARE ON STIKE TOO…
Many actors stood up in support of the Writers Guild of America strike that began earlier on in the year.
Actress Olivia Wilde also showed her support, telling Reuters: “I support the writers, and I think it’ll affect all of us.”
Actress Wanda Sykes also showed her support on Twitter and posted a photo of herself holding a sign at one of the protests on May 2.
Comedian and television host Jimmy Fallon told Variety at the Met Gala: “I wouldn’t have a show if it wasn’t for my writers, I support them all the way.”
In a show of support for the Screen Actors Guild strike, Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan told the crowd at the film’s London premiere on July 13, 2023, that the cast had left the event.
“I have to to acknowledge the work of our incredible cast, led by Cillian Murphy,” Nolan said from the stage.
“The list is enormous — Robert Downey Jr, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Kenneth Branagh, Rami Malek and so many more. … You’ve seen them here earlier on the red carpet.
“Unfortunately, they are off to write their picket signs for what we believe to be an imminent strike by SAG, joining one of my guilds, the Writers Guild, in the struggle for fair wages for working members of their union.”
Selena not only placed a video that was captured on the set of the comedy show, but she also tagged the Only Murders in the Building Instagram account
Credit: instagram/selenagomez
Selena’s post violated SAG-AFTRA’s strike rulesCredit: Getty
Selena deleted the video shortly after she shared it on InstagramCredit: 2021 Hulu
