‘Scream’ star fired for criticizing Israel

Mexican actress and star of the film “Scream” Melissa Barrera was fired from the filming of the seventh part of the franchise because of a post in which she criticized the actions of the Israeli authorities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. About it reported American website and online news magazine about television and cinema Deadline (owned by PMC, founded by American blogger, journalist, publisher and writer Nikki Finke – approx. ed.).

“Scream 7” is being produced by Spyglass. She terminated the contract with the actress, accusing the Mexican of anti-Semitism and inciting hatred. The reason for the termination of cooperation was Barrera’s publication on social networks, where the young star compared the situation in the Gaza Strip with genocide. “The Gaza Strip is currently being treated like a concentration camp,” the actress wrote. – They drive everyone into a corner, there is nowhere to go, there is no electricity, no water… People have not learned anything from our history. And just like in our history, people are still silently watching all this happen.”

Commenting on her dismissal from the project, the Scream star emphasized that she strives to use her resources to be heard. She feels responsible for her statements. In addition, Barrera denied the film company’s accusations of any discrimination. “First of all, I condemn anti-Semitism and Islamophobia,” said the Hollywood celebrity. “I condemn hatred and prejudice of any kind against any group of people.”

The publication notes that two days after Barerra’s dismissal, the star of the series Wednesday, Jenna Ortega, also left the Scream 7 project. However, her decision was caused by her busy schedule and busyness with other projects.

It should be noted that Melisa Barreru is not the only Hollywood Hills resident who has been critical of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. Thus, in early November, the famous American actress Angelina Jolie, who was a UN Goodwill Ambassador several years ago, also spoke negatively about the actions of the Jewish state towards the residents of the Gaza Strip.

Previously “MK” reportedthat the number of Palestinians killed due to the actions of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Gaza Strip exceeded 14.5 thousand people. This number includes about 6 thousand children and about 4 thousand women. In addition, another 7 thousand people in the Gaza Strip are still missing.