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Megan Fox Called Out For Tagging Actors' Union In Post Defying Halloween Costume Rules

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The actor chose to specifically tag SAG-AFTRA in her Instagram post while showing off her 'Kill Bill'-inspired Halloween costume, which goes against the union's rule amid the strike.

Megan Fox blatantly defied the Halloween guidance outlined by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG/AFTRA) that forbade actors from dressing up as TV and film characters from struck productions during the unresolved union strike.

Earlier this month, the guild advised members to “choose costumes inspired by generalized characters and figures—ghost, zombie, spider, etc."


They discouraged members during the Halloween season from posting photos of themselves as IP (Independent Property) characters in an attempt to snub the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers)—the entity SAG/AFTRA members are fighting against—from gaining free publicity.

But the Jennifer's Body actor ignored the directive and posted a photo of her and her musician boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly in costumes inspired by the 2003 Miramax Film, Kill Bill: Vol. 1., written and directed by Quentin Tarantino.

Fox posted a carousel of photos of her at the Casamigos Halloween event dressed as Japanese schoolgirl assassin Gogo Yubari while her "Bad Things" rapper boyfriend donned a bloody yellow track suit like the one worn by Beatrix Kiddo, or "The Bride," played by Uma Thurman in the film

Fox's makeup included fake blood streaming out of her eyes to depict Gogo's brutal defeat by Beatrix.

Fox's defiance was further evidenced when she tagged the union in the comments, writing simply: @sagaftra.


It's worth mentioning that Miramax will not benefit from Fox's stunt, given that Kill Bill: Volume 1 was released by the studio 20 years ago.

SAG/AFTRA issued the Halloween guidelines more out of concern for members mimicking characters from struck productions like Barbie or Wednesday Addams.

However, some of Fox's Hollywood peers and allies were not impressed with her flipping the bird to the union as hundreds of other struggling members joined the picket line since mid-July, fighting for better wages and rights protections in the age of streaming programs and advanced AI tech.

Abbott Elementary actor Lisa Ann Walter called out Fox with sarcasm on X (formerly Twitter), writing:

"What a rebel. Keep posturing for stupid sh*t, pretty lady."
"Meanwhile we’ll be working 10 hours a day–unpaid–to get basic contract earners a fair deal (PS-the post responded members questions. No one cares about kids’ costumes. Just high pros at fancy parties. Like Megan)"

More criticism followed on her Instagram post, with many comments calling her a "scab."

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The issue remained hotly debated right up until the witching hour, as Fox wasn't the only one to have disagreed with SAG/AFTRA's strict Halloween rules.

This Is Us actor Mandy Moore condemned the union, suggesting they should focus on the matter at hand rather than fixating on the pettiness of Halloween costume choices.

“Is this a joke? Come on @sagaftra. This is what’s important?” asked Moore.

“We’re asking you to negotiate in good faith on our behalf. So many folks across every aspect of this industry have been sacrificing mightily for months."
"Get back to the table and get a fair deal so everyone can get back to work.”
Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds mocked the rule with sarcasm, writing:
"I look forward to screaming 'scab' at my 8 year old all night. She’s not in the union but she needs to learn."

Reps for SAG/AFTRA and the AMPTP concluded talks over the weekend.

While discussions were said to have been productive, according to studio insiders, a deal has not yet been reached.

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