Nicole Kidman, John Lithgow auction off Zooms, artwork to aid crew members amid Hollywood strikes
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Celebrities are auctioning off unusual, creative services to raise money for unionized production members, some of whom have not worked for months, amid writers' and actors' strikes in Hollywood.
The collective fundraising effort comes from The Union Solidarity Coalition (TUSC), a group of writers and directors "moved to connect with crew affected by the 2023 WGA strike," according to its website. "We want to think big about how we can support each other in the face of a national labor crisis," the group writes.
The auction, created to raise funds for crew members who have lost their health insurance due to strike-related shutdowns, is taking place on eBay, and includes some downright eccentric experiences for bidders.
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