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Disney has long claimed that its employees and talent are part of a family, emphasizing loyalty and longstanding relationships. However, recent actions suggest a stark contrast: under pandemic pressures and a focus on profit, Disney has been accused of abrupt staffing changes, underpaying staff, and dismissing long-standing employees—casting doubt on their proclaimed "family" ethos.
In this context, Johansson’s public stance can be viewed as a rare stand for individual rights and contractual fairness in an industry where stars often feel beholden to studio power. Her decision to go public may have been a strategic move to level the playing field, especially given Disney’s reputation for retaliating against dissent.