An Old Video Of Margot Robbie Talking About Actor Rights Has Resurfaced And It's Made Me Love Her Even More Than I Already Did

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This Barbie is a union member!

Last week, SAG-AFTRA — which is the world's largest performer and broadcasters union — announced that they will officially go on strike after negotiations broke down with studios. They join the Writers Guild Of America, who have been on strike since May.

The strike has already affected major blockbuster releases like Oppenheimer, which resulted in the cast walking out of the London premiere in a show of solidarity to their fellow actors and writers.

Alongside Oppenheimer, one of the most anticipated film releases of the year has been Greta Gerwig's Barbie, which stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Margot has a long history of championing her fellow performers, as seen in this resurfaced video from her Neighbours era (which is where all Aussie actors get their start, in case you didn't know) going viral.

In it, Margot explains that she's a union member belonging to Actors' Equity, which is part of the MEAA (Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance).

She also encourages others working in the media and entertainment industry to be part of a union, highlighting how important they are when it comes to technical things like pay slips, overtime, entitlements and ensuring that you get what you are deserved.

Being the humble queen that she is, Margot also talks about working in Subway prior to getting her big break on Neighbours.

Honestly, I already loved Margot Robbie, but the fact that she's always been part of a union and supported actors' rights makes me respect her even more.

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