Gabrielle Carteris Quotes
Born: January 2, 1961
Gabrielle Carteris, best known for her iconic role as Andrea Zuckerman on Beverly Hills, 90210, has long been a voice of quiet resilience and purposeful action. Beyond the screen, she emerged as a formidable advocate for equity and empowerment, serving as president of SAG-AFTRA and championing workers’ rights. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that motivation is hollow without tangible steps—that true change requires courage, solidarity, and the will to move forward even when the path is uncertain. Carteris’s quotes resonate because they bridge vulnerability with strength, urging us to transform fear into fuel. Her legacy is a testament to the power of speaking up and showing up, inspiring others to turn conviction into impactful action.
Gabrielle Carteris Quotes (19)
"Equal pay for equal work is a fundamental concept of labor agreements."
— Gabrielle Carteris"One of the tangible benefits of the merger is that we are not vying with each other for work. We can now focus on organizing work in one place. There is no SAG, no AFTRA, only SAG-AFTRA."
— Gabrielle Carteris"I will say that equity overall is an important issue and one we are constantly looking at. In a perfect world, the entertainment and media industry and the content on our screens would reflect the true American scene."
— Gabrielle Carteris"Safety is always a paramount concern for us. We are always engaged with the studios and with what better structures can be done."
— Gabrielle Carteris"Women come to a time in their lives where they raise their kids, they've had their careers, their kids leave home, and they're deciding, 'Am I recommitting to my relationship? It's been a great ride. Do I want to stay here? Maybe there's something else.'"
— Gabrielle Carteris"The world is diverse, and it's important for us to reflect the real world."
— Gabrielle Carteris"Television is a very gratifying medium."
— Gabrielle Carteris"Stage is all real; it's just as honest except it's bigger. I love stage, I love TV and film, so I think I'll just keep exploring and try to keep a really full picture."
— Gabrielle Carteris"For me, an aspiration is to be respected by my peers, people in the industry."
— Gabrielle Carteris"We never want to see anyone go in front of the camera or behind the mic without union protection."
— Gabrielle Carteris"I see us continuing to expand our contracts just as we've done with Netflix and with Telemundo. We are not just bound to the traditional employers that we've had in the past."
— Gabrielle Carteris"The thing I enjoy most about campaigning is getting to have so many conversations with members. The downside is it takes away from the work of the union. I think that the work of the members is the most important thing."
— Gabrielle Carteris"Words have consequences and SAG-AFTRA members deserve leadership that is interested in the path forward, not a return to the divisiveness of the past. I am proud to provide that leadership."
— Gabrielle Carteris"Differences of opinion are healthy and they're a part of what makes our democracy great. We grow by understanding each other's differences."
— Gabrielle Carteris"Success comes in doing the hard work - not breaking each other down, but building each other up. I don't expect any less from myself."
— Gabrielle Carteris"Inclusion and transparency have been mainstays of my leadership. It's about education and reaching out."
— Gabrielle Carteris"Relationships with sister guilds are growing stronger and stronger. It's important that all of us are working together - all the unions and the employers. It behooves us to come together."
— Gabrielle Carteris"I have permanent damage to my facial nerves. I went to the UCLA Movement Disorder Clinic, and after two years of tests and constant monitoring they have finally found the right medication that keeps the spasms under control."
— Gabrielle Carteris"I'm still working on my speech, but I do a lot of voice-acting work. My agent is the best. I make a good living."
— Gabrielle Carteris