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Melissa Barrera Speaks Out After ‘Scream VII’ Firing: “I Condemn Hate”

Headline from The Hollywood Reporter, on the newest of 2 developments

The statement comes after 'Scream' studio Spyglass fired the actor over social media posts she made amid the Israel-Hamas war.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. 'Scream 7' director's response to Melissa Barrera firing sparks outrage

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Melissa Barrera Speaks Out After ‘Scream VII’ Firing: “I Condemn Hate”

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

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Reports & sources

12 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deadline

    ‘Scream 7’ Director Reacts To Melissa Barrera Firing: “This Was Not My Decision To Make” (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Scream VII filmmaker Christopher Landon has responded to the news of Melissa Barrera’s firing by Spyglass Media over her social media repostings over the Israel-Hamas conflict. Landon origina…

  2. Variety

    Spyglass Says Melissa Barrera Was Fired From ‘Scream’ Due to Rhetoric That ‘Flagrantly Crosses the Line Into Hate Speech’ (EXCLUSIVE) (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Spyglass has stated that Melissa Barrera was fired from the "Scream" franchise because her posts on the Israel-Gaza war were seen as antisemitic.

  3. Newsweek

    'Scream 7' director's response to Melissa Barrera firing sparks outrage (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Melissa Barrera was fired because of pro-Palestinian statements she made on social media that the studio viewed as antisemitic.

  4. New York Post

    Melissa Barrera fired from ‘Scream VII’ after social media posts amid Israel-Hamas war (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Barrera shared a cryptic quote to Instagram amid news she’s been axed from the horror film.

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Melissa Barrera Speaks Out After ‘Scream VII’ Firing: “I Condemn Hate” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The statement comes after 'Scream' studio Spyglass fired the actor over social media posts she made amid the Israel-Hamas war.

  6. The Guardian

    ‘Silence is not an option’: Melissa Barrera responds to being fired from Scream VII over Israel-Hamas posts (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    The actor said she condemned antisemitism and Islamophobia, after being dropped from the horror film franchise for social media posts interpreted as antisemitic

  7. Rolling Stone

    Melissa Barrera Breaks Silence After 'Scream' Firing: 'I Condemn Hate' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Melissa Barrera condemned antisemitism after being fired from 'Scream VII' following her pro-Palestine posts.

  8. New York Post

    Melissa Barrera speaks out after ‘Scream VII’ firing: ‘Silence is not an option for me’ (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    “I condemn hate,” Barrera wrote in a statement posted to her Instagram Story on Wednesday.

  9. Entertainment Weekly

    Melissa Barrera responds to 'Scream VII' firing: 'Silence is not an option for me' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

    Published

    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Melissa Barrera is breaking her silence after being dropped from 'Scream VII' for social media posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict: 'I condemn hate and prejudice of any kind.'

  10. Variety

    Melissa Barrera Addresses ‘Scream 7’ Firing: ‘I Will Continue to Speak Out for Those That Need It Most’ (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Melissa Barrera has spoken out regarding her firing from "Scream." Spyglass Media says her posts regarding Israel's attack on Gaza were antisemitic.

  11. Deadline

    Melissa Barrera Breaks Silence After ‘Scream 7’ Firing: “I Condemn Anti-Semitism And Islamophobia” (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Melissa Barrera is breaking her silence after being fired from Scream VII. “First and foremost I condemn Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. I condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any g…

  12. CNN

    Melissa Barrera speaks out after ‘Scream VII’ departure: ‘Silence is not an option’ (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Melissa Barrera is speaking out after reportedly being let go from the production of “Scream VII.”