This Detail in Megan Fox’s Halloween Post Has Us Baffled

Since July 13, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (or SAG-AFTRA) has been on strike. And, as per the union’s guidelines, actors must not film, promote or even talk about struck shows that are under the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). So, when Halloween came along, everyone was left wondering: are there any specific guidelines for costumes?

As these questions started rising, the union then made a statement that detailed all their Halloween guidelines. “Choose costumes inspired by generalized characters and figures (ghost, zombie, spider, etc.),” they wrote. In other words, actors shouldn’t dress up as characters from any “TV, theatrical, or streaming” property. In addition, the SAG-AFTRA recommended that no member should “post photos of costumes inspired by struck content” to their accounts. 

Given how much celebrities are inspired by TV shows and movies every year for their costumes, it’s safe to say people weren’t happy about it. And, as a result, actors either ignored the guidelines or spoke out against them on social media instead.

Megan Fox, for example, didn’t let the guidelines change her plans. On Instagram, Fox posted photos of her as the Gogo Yubari from the 2003 film Kill Bill. In the caption, she made a pointed jab to the union.

“@sagaftra,” Fox wrote in the caption. Talk about a bold move! “girl, you did not just tag sagftra ????,” wrote one commenter.

For the most part, commenters are seen defending the union, one that made their (albeit strict) guidelines crystal clear. “Yes girl give it to your union trying to get better wages and benefits for lesser known people than u,” wrote one commenter.

“you look amazing but i wish you didn’t post this,” wrote another follower. “I totally understand if you disagree with sag and want to voice that privately / to your inner circle, but using your massive platform to undermine the union and sow seeds of division in an incredibly public way does nothing but hurt our leverage with the amptp.”

Although Fox’s move was bold and left her fans and fellow actors quite baffled, she wasn’t the only one to use their platform to speak out against the new rules. This Is Us alum Mandy Moore also criticized the union following their statement. “Is this a joke? Come on @sagaftra,” she wrote, per Pop Crave. “This is what’s important? 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. Please and thank you.”

Following the backlash from these A-list actors, the SAG-AFTRA has since deleted all trace of their Halloween guidelines from their website and social media. Did they back down from their rules? Guess we’ll have to wait and see.

Before you go, click here to see all the celebrities who supported the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes.