Avatar Director Steven Spielberg and his wife donated $1.5 million to support the Writers on strike.

Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, have shown support for striking writers and actors. They have donated $1.5 million to support others affected by the strike.

Hollywood's top actors and writers are on strike. This is the first time there's a double strike in Hollywood, involving both writers and directors. Until this strike ends, its impact is being seen on movies and TV series. Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, have shown support for striking writers and actors. They have donated $1.5 million to support others affected by the strike.

Why is the strike happening? After the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike in May, funds have been distributed to entertainment workers through the Entertainment Community Fund and SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s emergency financial assistance programs. Both have called for urgent financial help to save the jobs of workers in the entertainment industry by covering basic needs, mental health support, and more during the strike.

Entertainment Community Fund’s support The Entertainment Community Fund had distributed over $6.5 million to more than 3,100 film and television workers by September 8. Meanwhile, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation has provided $2.5 million in financial assistance.

Big support for those affected by the strike A significant group of people has come forward to support those affected by the strike. Recent contributors to the Entertainment Community Fund include high-profile creatives like Shonda Rhimes and Seth MacFarlane. Others who have made substantial donations to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation include George and Amal Clooney, Louisiana and Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Hugh Jackman, Deborah-Lee Furness, Dwayne Johnson, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Julia Roberts, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Meryl Streep, and Oprah Winfrey.