Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is stepping up in a major way.
The 51-year-old actor has made a historic donation to SAG-AFTRA’s emergency fund. His contribution is the largest single donation that the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Emergency Financial Assistance Program has ever received.
The said fund had helped give out financial relief to many of the SAG-AFTRA’s 160,000 members during the pandemic. It will do so again now during the ongoing strike. AN estimated 7,000 – 10,000 members will be in need of assistance.
Dwayne’s historic contribution was revealed by SAG-AFTRA Foundation president Courtney B. Van and executive director Cyd Wilson, telling outlets that he made a seven-figure donation that will be of help to thousands of actors in need. Courtney stated:
“I want to thank Dwayne for his tremendous generosity, compassion, and initiative to step up in this significant and meaningful way for our community.
On behalf of the thousands who will be helped by his historic donation, thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Cyd added:
“It’s the largest single donation that we’ve ever received from one individual at one time. And what is amazing is that that one check is going to help thousands of actors keep food on their table, and keep their kids safe, and keep their cars running.
And it’s not lost on me that he’s very humble about this, but it is a way to get us started.”
