Anne Hathaway joins Condé Nast walkout sparking unity and confusion

In an unexpected turn of events, Anne Hathaway, known for her roles in The Devil Wears Prada and other Hollywood hits, walked off a Vanity Fair cover shoot on Tuesday.

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ANNE HATHAWAY’S SOLIDARITY

The reason? A one-day strike by unionized Condé Nast staffers, supported by her union, SAG-AFTRA.

Sources revealed that Hathaway was in hair and makeup, ready for the shoot in New York. She then decided to pull the plug on the session according to PageSix.

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Anne Hathaway walked out of a Vanity Fair photoshoot this morning in solidarity with the Condé Nast union after being made aware of their walkout.

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ANNE HATHAWAY’S UNION

Initially approved for the shoot, it seemed everything was in order. This was until members of her union joined the Condé Nast picket line outside the publisher’s One World Trade Center headquarters.

The unionized staffers, including those from Vogue, GQ, and Vanity Fair, were protesting alleged “unlawful bargaining tactics” after the announcement of staff layoffs by Condé Nast.

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VANITY FAIR SHOOT

Although the Vanity Fair shoot reportedly adhered to all union guidelines, the solidarity displayed by SAG-AFTRA compelled Hathaway to rethink her participation.

Witnesses at the studio described the departure as not overly dramatic, but the sudden exit did cause some confusion among the crew.

One insider commented, “People were like, ‘WTF is happening?’”

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THE SAG-AFTRA

Anne Hathaway made an unexpected move that earned her praise from the striking workers, who hailed her as a hero for standing in unity with their cause.

SAG-AFTRA, fresh from its own Hollywood work stoppage, expressed full support for the Condé Nast strike.

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the national executive director of SAG-AFTRA, released a statement on social media commending the workers for defending their livelihoods.

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LABOUR STRUGGLES

The Vanity Fair shoot is now being rescheduled for another day, leaving many curious about the impact of this unique twist in the usually glamorous world of celebrity photoshoots.

Representatives for Hathaway did not comment on the situation, leaving fans and industry insiders speculating on the behind-the-scenes dynamics.

Amid a challenging period for media giant Condé Nast, with layoffs and cost-cutting measures in play, Anne Hathaway’s walkout adds a new layer of intrigue to the ongoing saga, blending Hollywood glamour with real-world labour struggles.