The actress was fired for controversial comments about the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Actress Melissa Barrera, who starred in both Shout (2022), and Shout SAW (2023) was fired from her lead role in the incoming film Shout 7 film after she commented on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on social media. Her co-star, Jenna Ortega, announced just a day later that she was also stepping away from the long-awaited project. Despite the circumstances, Ortega, 21, insists that the reasons for her departure had nothing to do with Barrera’s dismissal.
Now, Barrera, 33, has issued a statement in response to his dismissal.
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Her statement seems to contradict what Spyglass said about her. However, Barrera expressed that she will continue to openly share her beliefs:
“First of all, I condemn anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. “I condemn hatred and prejudice of any kind against any group of people.”
She continues:
“As a proud Latina and Mexican, I feel the responsibility of having a platform that allows me the privilege of being heard, and that is why I have tried to use it to raise awareness about issues that matter to me and lend my voice to those in need.
“Every person on this earth, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status, deserves equal human rights, dignity and, of course, freedom.
“I believe that a group of people are NOT your leaders and that no governing body should be above criticism.”
The actress concluded the post by reiterating her position on the matter:
“I pray day and night that there are no more deaths, that there is no more violence and that there is peaceful coexistence. I will continue to speak for those who need it most and I will continue to advocate for peace and security, for human rights and freedom. Silence is not an option for me.”
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn