The SAG-AFTRA president reflects on her 2023 in an essay exclusively written for EW.

Not in a million years!

Agreeing on a new contract is a long process, and I knew that this had to be major.

SAG President Fran Drescher

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher speaks at a press conference for the union’s strike vote in July.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

But obviously, they were not willing to accept how dire the situation was until they had to.

With thestrikes overandcontracts ratified, I am so grateful that our industry has returned to work.

We all need more of that in our lives.

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher addresses picketers at New York City Hall on Tuesday as members of the actors SAG-AFTRA union continue to walk the picket line with screenwriters outside of major studios across the country on August 01, 2023 in New York City.

SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher addresses picketers at New York City Hall.Spencer Platt/Getty

I hope we can all enjoy that in the coming year.

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