Drake Bell opens up about sad side of fame: ‘Do not become an actor’

"Your reported covered earnings from July 2025 – June 2026 did not meet minimum eligibility requirements, or you did not qualify under other eligibility rules."A second notice on the portal stated Bell had earned $17,480.53 (£13,167) in the latest period and needed to exceed $28,933 (£21,795) to qualify for health coverage.For 2026, the minimum earning requirement to receive the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan is $28,090 (£21,160)."Do not become an actor.

Do not join SAG," the 40-year-old added in the caption.

"You can work steadily for 35 years and they will say (middle finger emoji)."Representatives for SAG-AFTRA have not publicly responded to Bell's criticism.Bell started his career with a role in the TV sitcom Home Improvement before rising to fame on various Nickelodeon shows, such as The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh.

More recently, he competed on season 12 of The Masked Singer in 2024.The father-of-one has also been focusing on music, and released his fifth studio album, Non-Stop Flight, in October 2024.

Drake Bell opens up about sad side of fame: ‘Do not become an actor’ October 14, 2026.