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During Hollywood's first dual union strike in 63 years, Fran Drescher has been re-elected as president of SAG-AFTRA

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 9, 2023
Fran Drescher, best known for her appearance on The Nanny, was re-elected as president of SAG-AFTRA in Hollywood's first dual union strike in 63 years. The election results revealed she received 81 percent of the votes cast on Friday. Maya Gilbert-Dunbar, her opposition, received 19 percent, but she didn't have to worry about 19 percent. Joely Fisher, SAG-AFTRA Secretary-Treasurer, also defeated opponent Peter Antico by 7 percent. Following Drescher's victory, she said she was 'honored to continue my service as president for another term.' These are exciting times, and as one member body, we will weather the storms, stand on our beliefs, and make sure our major contributions to this collaborative art form will never be diminished but rather be exalted,' the actress said.