Kandi Burruss is taking a different stance on Bethenny Frankel’s call for a strike among reality television stars.
Burruss addressed comments made by her former “Real Housewives” co-stars regarding potential unions and reality star strikes during a recent interview. Frankel’s proposal aims to secure a better contract and show solidarity with the ongoing Writers Guild of America [WGA] and Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists [SAG-AFTRA] strike
Kandi Burruss Doesn’t Need Help Fighting Her Own Battles
Just two weeks ago, Frankel took to Instagram to advocate for what he called “reality TV reckoning,” citing the importance of reality stars uniting to push for increased contractual leverage, better compensation and greater oversight of their filming in the final edit of the show. .
Now, Burruss, who is currently focused on promoting her cover feature for PhotoBook magazine, has explained why she can’t join the “Real Housewives of New York City” star movement. In his words:
“I feel like things that I feel or have felt need to be addressed, I actually reach out to the network, and we address it.”
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Although he was hesitant to join the strike, the Grammy Award winner embraced Frankel’s union idea. For that, he explained as quoted by ET:
“That’s good, if there’s a union for non-script people, that’s good. I mean, obviously, I’m part of the union for scripted television and I think it’s good to see that people can get some residual, you know, some health care and some kind of future. So I think if that’s possible, it’s great.
Just before he shared the above, he took the time to lash out in regards to a legal letter that a group of unidentified reality stars sent to NBCUniversal and Bravo, claiming that they had been subjected to “horrific and despicable mistreatment.”
Claiming that they represent “a large number of individuals” that NBC has “preyed mentally, physically and financially,” attorneys Mark Geragos and Bryan Friedman revealed that their clients could “damage” the network if they “decide to speak out about their abuse.” Defending himself, Burruss said:
“I myself will not be a part of that. It doesn’t make sense for me to be a part of that. For me, if I’m working with someone, and I don’t think they’re doing something they should be doing, I address it right away. I don’t think you should wait after this.”
“So me, any problem or thought or concern that I have, I have expressed it. I speak up, you can tell me to speak up,” he explained.
Porsha Williams Has No Problem Joining Unions For Reality TV Stars
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Unlike her “Real Housewives of Atlanta” co-stars, Williams is ready to join the protest. As reported by The Blast, the mother of one has opened up about Frankel’s remarks that inspired the idea of the reality stars forming their own union and participating in the strike, stating:
“I can respect a lot of what Bethenny says, actually. I mean, why do I have any problem with him speaking for a reality star? I just want some reality stars who are doing the job to speak up.”
The 42-year-old then emphasized the difficulty of breaking away from certain contracts that might exploit their image and prioritize dramatic content for entertainment purposes. Additionally, Williams notes the efforts of individuals like himself and Frankel, who strive to create their own brands despite the challenges posed by these contractual constraints.
After highlighting the influence that reality show editors exert over cast members’ narratives, especially evident in franchises like “The Real Housewives,” Williams emphasized how producers can manipulate filming. This move from them has the potential to weaken the brand that the individual is trying to create outside of the show.
The “Dish Nation” co-host expressed the dilemma faced by reality personalities, declaring that the reality strand of the on-screen image may deviate from its intended persona, causing fans to question authenticity and likability.
Willams’ enthusiastic approach to the strike came shortly after she returned from a family vacation with her husband, Simon Guobadia, and daughter, Pilar Jhena “PJ” McKinley. He kept fans satisfied through his various Instagram Story updates, including scenes of them arriving at the airport and their trip to dinner and then a club, where they partied non-stop.
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