Nanny takes care of her work.
Fran Drescher was re-elected SAG-AFTRA president for a two-year term on September 8.
The actress and comedian received 23,080 votes to beat actress and writer Maya Gilbert-Dunbar’s 5,276 votes in the election, which came amid a union strike against Hollywood studios.
SAG-AFTRA walked off the job on July 13, joining the Writers Guild of America in picketing and shutting down production of most movies and television shows in the country.
Ballots were sent to 124,477 voters and only 28,430 were returned, meaning less than 23 percent of union members voted.
“I am honored to serve my union as president for another term,” Drescher, 65, said in a statement on the SAG-AFTRA website.
The selection took place during the writers’ strike, which began in May. GC image
“These are dynamic times and as a member body, we will weather the storm, stand by our principles, and ensure that our major contribution to this collaborative art form is not diminished but rather celebrated.”
The Queens native — best known for her breakout role on the ’90s sitcom “The Nanny” — also spoke about fostering equality in the labor union, which represents 160,000 media professionals worldwide.
“I want all members to be equal in all respects and I will continue to fight marginalization and discrimination within our union, from our employers and the world at large,” he added. “Together, we will see partisanship fade away as we develop a new culture of respect, patience and understanding.”
Queens native Drescher is best known for her breakout role on the sitcom “The Nanny.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Actor Joely Fisher is currently the vice president for SAG-AFTRA.ZUMAPRESS.com
Joely Fisher, who is SAG-AFTRA’s secretary-treasurer, will serve as vice president.
The actor, who is the son of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Connie Stevens, who also served as SAG’s secretary-treasurer, expressed his desire to negotiate a better contract for members.
“In these challenging times, entertainers are doing what they always do best: working together towards a common goal,” he said. “I am overwhelmed by your unprecedented support and promise that President Drescher and I will move forward with the same commitment to unity exhibited in this election process and — ultimately — a good contract.”
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