After 25 years, the voice behind Josie and the Pussycats (2001) is asking out SAG-AFTRA over lacking residual funds.
Kay Hanley, the Letters to Cleo frontwoman who offered the singing vocals for the character of Josie, not too long ago shared her expertise attempting to acquire residuals and medical health insurance by SAG after the movie’s producers allegedly did not submit her paperwork to the union.
“I’m not being paid residuals for my singing on Josie & the Pussycats bc movie producers failed to offer paperwork to @sagaftra for my 20+ vocal periods in 2000,” wrote Hanley on X. “SAG says I had 2 years (??) to report however I came upon this 12 months. Didn’t hit [2025] earnings. l lose my well being [insurance] July 1.”
Though the 2001 big-screen adaptation of the Archie Comedian solely grossed $14.8 million when it was first launched, the camp, stylized comedy has earned an enormous cult following over time, due to its fierce takedown of capitalism by subliminal messaging, in-your-face product placement and an iconic authentic soundtrack, carried out by Hanley.
The film, which not too long ago marked its milestone twenty fifth anniversary, additionally featured an ideal ensemble, together with Rachael Leigh Cook dinner as Josie, Rosario Dawson as Val and Tara Reid as Mel, in addition to Alan Cumming and Parker Posey as evil Mega Data execs Wyatt and Fiona.
Hanley has been the lead singer and songwriter for Letters to Cleo since 1990, additionally showing on the soundtracks for The Craft (1996) and 10 Issues I Hate About You (1999), wherein she additionally made a musical cameo as herself.
