Melissa Barrera Speaks Out on 'Scream VII' Exit, Denounces Hatred

Melissa Barrera addressed her dismissal from "Scream VII" following her comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Image Credit : Instagram

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[{"selector":"#anim-f882f3dd-7033-41f0-b7bc-272d1da981d4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Barrera, identifying as a proud Mexicana and Latina, acknowledged the responsibility that comes with her platform to raise awareness on important issues. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-e09b4e62-ca7b-4dc3-8359-0acfc85f7bd2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Barrera was removed from "Scream VII" due to her remarks on the Israel-Hamas conflict; she previously starred in "Scream" (2022) and "Scream 6" (2023). Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-22493490-0f24-4650-b73e-69a26e5d5dd6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] She emphasized that every person deserves equal human rights and freedom, regardless of their background. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-2d0541e1-d427-4bab-a6a4-819782f4b7f5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Barrera highlighted that a group of people shouldn't be judged by their leadership and that criticism of governing bodies is valid. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-515d91eb-adf6-48d5-8edb-ac954a2b9337 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] She expressed her hope for an end to violence and a peaceful co-existence. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-61457cbd-2612-4063-bc5d-94a5da84674f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Barrera committed to continuing her advocacy for peace, safety, human rights, and freedom, rejecting silence. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-5e995475-8dac-47a7-8c67-519d397c95a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Spyglass, the production company, stated their zero-tolerance policy for antisemitism or incitement of hate, influencing their decision to let Barrera go. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-e981d789-7633-4ee3-87be-b0984989fe76 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Director Christopher Landon expressed sadness over the decision, which he stated was not his, and Jenna Ortega will also not return for "Scream VII" due to other filming commitments. Image Credit : Instagram