Melissa Barrera reaffirms support for Gaza amid Hollywood fallout

New York – American actress Melissa Barrera has reiterated her support for Gaza and the Palestinian people, saying she will continue speaking out despite professional consequences in the film industry. In a recent interview in New York, Melissa Barrera said her public stance on Palestine after October 2023, including sharing humanitarian aid links and commenting on human rights issues, had a significant impact on her career. She revealed that she was removed from the film Scream 7 following her social media posts and later parted ways with her talent agency WME. The actress said her pro-Palestine statements were labelled by some as “anti-Semitic,” and she was also accused of promoting hate speech. She rejected the allegations, saying her position is rooted in humanity, peace, freedom and support for oppressed people. Barrera said she does not believe in staying silent on such issues, adding that speaking up is necessary when people are in need of support. She reaffirmed that she would continue to raise her voice for Gaza and the Palestinian cause. She also said she is working on launching her own production company to strengthen her creative independence. Through this platform, she aims to collaborate with filmmakers and artists who share a clear stance on the issue of Palestine. Despite facing setbacks in the mainstream film industry, Barrera said she remains committed to her principles, adding that real success lies in standing firm for truth and justice. Shakira enthralls 2 million fans at Rio’s Copacabana beach concert