The Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists picket lines are in full swing after the latter officially went on strike last week.
This is the first time since 1960 that both unions have struck at the same time, making this moment a particularly notable period in Hollywood. However, there's been several additional strikes since 1960, including a period for the WGA between 2007 and 2008.
From Nov. 5, 2007, to Feb. 12, 2008, the writers guild struck for multiple reasons, including compensation for the digital distribution of content. You can read more about it here.
As has been the case this week, stars were out in full force back in 2007 at the start of the last writers strike. So check out these throwback photos of the likes of Mindy Kaling, Jack Black, Tina Fey, and so many more celebs on the picket line 15 years ago:
1. Sara Ramirez, T.R. Knight, and Katherine Heigl:
2. Kimberly Elise:
3. Rex Lee:
4. Sara Hess and Kal Penn:
5. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Wanda Sykes:
6. KT Tunstall:
7. Nicollette Sheridan, Marg Helgenberger, Camryn Manheim, and Melina Kanakaredes:
8. Felicity Huffman and Nicollette Sheridan:
9. Donald Faison and Zach Braff:
10. Sarah Silverman and Kathy Griffin:
11. Lily Tomlin:
12. Ray Romano and Brad Garrett:
13. Ben Stiller:
14. Jack Black:
15. Mike White:
16. Sandra Oh and Shonda Rhimes:
17. Seth Meyers and Rachel Dratch:
18. B.D. Wong:
19. Alicia Keys:
20. Lisa Kudrow and Matthew Perry:
21. Mindy Kaling:
22. Neil Patrick Harris:
23. Michael Imperioli:
24. Eva Longoria:
25. Tina Fey:
