Fran Drescher Expresses Regret For “Yelling At Unsuspecting Member Sharing Grievances”; Vows To Pay “Close Attention”

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A remorseful SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher turned to social media for a little self-reflection and a promise to do better as she continues to lead a “major labor battle.” Ahead of the Labor Day holiday, Drescher posted a lengthy message on her Instagram, in which she revealed how a “convergence of family aggravation, personal health issues, board member abuse, staff bureaucracy and a release of tears to Duncan [Crabtree-Ireland] from feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders” led her to lose her cool with a fellow union member. “I yelled at an unsuspecting member simply sharing her grievances,” wrote Drescher. “I had a meltdown and a complete and offensive, over reaction.

I, of course apologized but continue to beat myself up over it.” Here’s her full message: “It’s Labor Day weekend and I find myself in the volunteer position of leading a major labor battle as we at Sag-Aftra meet this historic moment head on.

It is said in buddhist wisdom that to lead, one must follow. In order to do that I must pay close attention to everyone’s grievances that come at me from all sides.

But last week was a convergence of family aggravation, personal heath issues, board member abuse, staff bureaucracy and a release of tears to Duncan from feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders.