10 celebrities who were canceled for being too woke

2) Melissa Barrera (November 2023)

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Melissa Barrera, best known for her role in the Scream franchise, was removed from Scream VII due to her social media posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict. She also reshared a post accusing Israel of "genocide and ethnic cleansing." Her posts were seen as antisemitic, sparking backlash from some fans and media outlets accusing her of insensitivity. Spyglass Media decided to part ways with Barrera who responded by reiterating her belief in freedom of expression. While her dismissal was a major setback, she appears to be moving forward, with fans showing support on social media.

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