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NewsKTLA 5 – Local NewsOctober 27, 2026Los Angeles County

Cheyenne Jackson launches 'One Job Away' campaign to help actors keep SAG-AFTRA health insurance

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Actor Cheyenne Jackson launched the 'One Job Away' Instagram campaign to spotlight SAG-AFTRA members who are at risk of losing their union health insurance due to a lack of acting roles. On Monday, he began posting headshots and bios of struggling actors to catch the attention of industry directors and producers, later setting up a dedicated email inbox for submissions after receiving a high volume of direct messages. To qualify for SAG-AFTRA health insurance, members must reach a minimum threshold of about $28,000 in covered annual earnings.

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Why It Matters

Working actors facing lost union health coverage must secure qualifying employment or reach the earnings threshold to maintain their benefits.

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Who's Mentioned

OrganizationSAG-AFTRA“Labor union whose members are at risk of losing health benefits”locationAtlanta“Location where Cheyenne Jackson made the initial campaign posts during a layover”otherGlee“Television show featuring Cheyenne Jackson”OrganizationInstagram“Social media platform used to host the campaign”PersonCheyenne Jackson“Actor who launched the 'One Job Away' Instagram campaign”otheronejobawayproject@gmail.com“Dedicated email address created for campaign submissions”other30 Rock“Television show featuring Cheyenne Jackson”otherAmerican Horror Story“Television show featuring Cheyenne Jackson”