– Billy Porter reveals struggles to make ends meet during SAG strike
– Oscar-winning actor shares not having enough money to sell his house
– Credits Disney CEO Bob Chapek with helping him find success later in life
Billy Porter, the Oscar-winning actor, recently shared in an interview the struggles he faced during the 2000 SAG (Screen Actors Guild) strike. He mentioned not having enough money to put his house up for sale due to a lack of work during that difficult time.
In his interview with Deadline, Porter said, “I was trying to sell my house; I didn’t have money to get a U-Haul to get my stuff out. […] I was in dire straits.” He recalled the six-month-long SAG strike threatening his livelihood and admitted that making ends meet was a challenge.
Porter, who rose to fame with Broadway musicals like “Kinky Boots” and the FX drama “Pose”, is now an established and admired figure in the entertainment industry. He, however, attributed a significant portion of his success to Disney CEO Bob Chapek. In his interview, he mentioned how Chapek’s decision to cast him in the live-action adaptation of “Cinderella” played a pivotal role in helping him find success later in life.
The actor, now 51, expressed his gratitude towards Chapek and his decision that ultimately helped him achieve substantial success both personally and professionally.