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"You survived the longest strike in our union's history with courage and conviction … Your solidarity ignited workers around the world, triggering what will forever be known as the Hot Labor Summer. [Our strike] was a seminal moment that has set the trajectory for many generations to come." FRAN DRESCHER SAG-AFTRA President "Tonight is a spectacular celebration of the finest acting work of the past year, but it is also a showcase for our unity and solidarity. And never have we relied on that solidarity more than this past year … It took commitment and courage from everyone who supported SAG-AFTRA, from inside and out, to deliver us through those very challenging times." DUNCAN CRABTREE-IRELAND SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator "Thank you for fighting for us. Thank you for every SAG-AFTRA member whose support and whose sacrifice allows us to be standing here better than we were before." KENNETH BRANAGH Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture recipient "It is especially meaningful to be here." IDRIS ELBA FROM LEFT: STEWART COOK/SHUT TERSTOCK; ROB L ATOUR/SHUT TERSTOCK; STEWART COOK/SHUT TERSTOCK; JAY L. CLENDENIN/SHUT TERSTOCK; STEWART COOK/SHUT TERSTOCK 56 SAG-AFTRA SPECIAL ISSUE 2025 / sagaf tra.org