Actor Billy Porter's Financial Strain Amid Hollywood Strikes

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Actor Billy Porter is facing financial difficulties due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes and is forced to sell his house.

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Porter expressed his frustration in an interview, stating that he has no idea of when the strikes will end.

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Known for roles in "Pose" and "Cinderella," Porter highlighted the misconception about actors' wealth.

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He emphasized that he's struggling financially and has already been negatively impacted by the strikes.

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Porter mentioned that until actors reach a certain level of financial stability, their income remains uncertain.

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Porter's upcoming projects, including a new movie and a television show, have been put on hold due to the strikes.

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The diminishing residuals from streaming platforms is concern for both the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America.

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Porter pointed out that streaming companies' lack of transparency with viewership figures makes it challenging for fair contracts.

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He noted the necessity for the industry's contracts to evolve and adapt to the changing landscape brought about by streaming.

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During the strike, Billy Porter has been in England working on an album titled "The Black Mona Lisa."

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Hollywood writers and actors have been on strike since early May, joining forces after unsuccessful negotiations.

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