Billy Porter, who is an actor, singer, and fashion icon, bought the house in 2017 for $2.7 million. He told the Evening Standard that he is now selling it because he cannot afford to keep it up.
"I have to sell my house," Porter said. "Because we're on strike. And I don't know when we're gonna go back [to work]."
Porter is not the only celebrity who has been affected by the strikes. Many other actors, writers, and directors have also lost work due to the dispute.
The strikes began on May 10, 2023, when the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. The WGA is seeking increased pay for writers, as well as residuals from streaming services.
The AMPTP has said that it is willing to increase pay for writers, but that it cannot afford to give them residuals from streaming services. The AMPTP argues that streaming services are still in their early stages of development and that it is not fair to ask them to pay residuals at this time.
The WGA has rejected the AMPTP's offer, saying that it is not fair to writers. The WGA argues that writers are the ones who create the content that drives streaming services, and that they deserve to be compensated for their work.
The strike is having a significant impact on the entertainment industry. Many television shows and movies have been delayed or canceled due to the strike. The strike is also having a negative impact on the economy of Los Angeles, where many writers live and work.
It is unclear how long the strike will last. Both sides have said that they are willing to negotiate, but they have not been able to reach an agreement so far. It is possible that the strike could go on for several more months, or even years.
The Hollywood Writers' strike is a major labor dispute that is having a significant impact on the entertainment industry. It is a reminder of the power of unions to fight for the rights of workers.
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