Ex-Real Housewife Bethenny Frankel previously called out studios' exploitation of reality stars.
The Big Picture As the dual WGA and SAF-AFTRA strikes continue, the actors union is rallying behind reality stars who are similarly tired of studio exploitation. Former Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel previously spoke out in support of the strikes, and called for her fellow reality stars to take note and unionize, calling out studios for not fairly paying those that appear in unscripted content.
Frankel first spoke out on July 19, when she posted a video on Instagram posing the question "Why isn't reality TV on strike," adding "Either I'm missing something or we're getting screwed too." These comments were later followed up on, where she said "When you get a ratings bump or something happens, you should share. Networks and streamers have been exploiting people for too long.
The union said that they had been in contact with Frankel's legal team regarding her comments, and noted that reality stars may be able to be covered under its Network Code Agreement, depending on the production and talent. The statement follows Freedman and Geragos alleging "grotesque and depraved treatment" of reality talent and crew members from NBCUniversal, in a litigation hold letter.
Freedman spoke in a statement, via The Hollywood Reporter, thanking the union: "Networks and studios have encouraged, promoted, created and fostered an environment which profits from subjecting reality performers to deplorable working conditions, little or no pay, illegal contracts and actual criminal conduct.
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