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\n\tAfter 25 years, the voice behind Josie and the Pussycats (2001) is asking out SAG-AFTRA over lacking residual funds.<\/p>\n
\n\tKay 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\u2019s producers allegedly did not submit her paperwork to the union.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cI\u2019m 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,\u201d wrote Hanley on X. \u201cSAG says I had 2 years (??) to report however I came upon this 12 months. Didn\u2019t hit [2025] earnings. l lose my well being [insurance] July 1.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tThough 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.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe 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.<\/p>\n