Actors Tyriq Withers, Daniel Kaluuya stranded at Oregon’s Eugene airport amid FAA ground stop

Actors Tyriq Withers and Daniel Kaluuya were among those stranded at Oregon’s Eugene Airport during the nationwide FAA ground stop on Friday. The FAA had issued a four-hour ground stop, which led to thousands of cancelled flights across the country. The incident caused inconvenience for the celebrities, but they expressed gratitude to the FAA and airline workers for prioritizing passenger safety.

Withers joked about a viral meme while thanking God for the FAA's protection. Kaluuya also appreciated the FAA and airline workers' efforts to resolve the issue, emphasizing that it could have been worse and potentially saved lives. Both actors have had notable careers, with Withers appearing in shows like "Atlanta" and Kaluuya being nominated for an Oscar for his role in "Get Out."