Sherri Shepherd Says Talk Show Return Does Not Cross WGA Picket Line: ‘I Stand in Solidarity With My Union’
variety.comBreAnna Bell Sherri Shepherd attempts to clear any confusion regarding The “Sherri” show’s return amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in her Season 2 return on Monday.
The actress and comedian opened the show addressing the controversy, telling viewers that the talk show is not in violation of the guild’s strike rules by returning despite other shows like “The Talk” and “The Drew Barrymore Show” going on pause shortly after announcing their returns.
Jennifer Hudson’s talk show has also been placed on hold after previously announcing a Sept. 18 return. “This summer you all may have seen your favorite actors and Hollywood stars have been on the picket lines with the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
There has been so much confusion about who can work and who can’t work. Well, I’m a SAG-AFTRA actress and I actually marched with some of my colleagues while in Los Angeles recently,” the actress shared.
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