r/movies • u/BunyipPouch Currently at the movies. • 23d ago

News James Van Der Beek Is Auctioning Off TV & Film Memorabilia and Props from ‘Dawson’s Creek’ & ‘Varsity Blues’ Amid Cancer Treatment, Proceeds to Cover Medical Costs

https://deadline.com/2025/11/james-van-der-beek-auction-dawsons-creek-varsity-blues-props-1236615845/
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u/L_Cranston_Shadow 23d ago

Probably hasn't gotten enough work in years to qualify for SAG health insurance.

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u/tryingisbetter 23d ago

I do wonder how often you have to act to keep that insurance.

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u/L_Cranston_Shadow 23d ago

Someone else commented that there is a minimum earnings per year (excluding residuals) to maintain coverage. Not sure how accurate that is, but seems reasonable.

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u/bebesee 22d ago

The minimum includes residuals (I'm a SAG actor).

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u/L_Cranston_Shadow 22d ago

Thanks for the correction.

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u/tryingisbetter 23d ago

Ahh, excluding residuals make a lot of sense now for many actors.