Kim Kardashian, reality TV star and actress, has come under fire after tweeting during the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. Kardashian was on set for the 12th season of American Horror Story, one of several Ryan Murphy productions that have continued filming during the strike.
The Tweet That Sparked Controversy
On Friday, Kardashian tweeted to her 74.9 million followers, “I’m on the set of AHS and we have some time between shows. What are you all up to????” Instead of receiving responses about her fashion line or personal life, she was met with responses from striking writers.
The Response from Striking Writers
Writers responded to the tweet with messages urging Kardashian to show solidarity with the striking writers. One writer replied, “Picketing, thanks for asking,” while another said, “Not being a scab.” A strike captain also tweeted, “Can you post a cute selfie with the call sheet (advance schedule facing the camera)?” in an attempt to draw attention to the strike.
Kardashian’s Inappropriate Tweet
Some writers criticized Kardashian for her tweet, with one saying, “You need to get a refund on that law degree, and fire every person that told you it was a good idea to tweet this.” The tweet drew attention to the fact that Kardashian was working on a production that was continuing during the strike, which was seen as crossing the picket line.
Kim Kardashian’s tweet during the ongoing WGA strike drew criticism from striking writers. The tweet drew attention to the fact that Kardashian was working on a production that was continuing during the strike, which was seen as crossing the picket line. This controversy highlights the importance of solidarity among workers during strikes, and the potential consequences of breaking the picket line.