Controversy Surrounding Jenna Ortega’s Role in Scream VII Intensifies Amid Social Media Backlash
In a surprising turn of events, actress Jenna Ortega is facing a barrage of criticism and calls for her removal from the highly anticipated Scream VII, following the resurgence of tweets expressing her support for Palestine. The online backlash draws parallels to the recent removal of Melissa Barrera from the cast for similar reasons.
Ortega, known for her rising star power, now finds herself in the eye of a social media storm after tweets advocating for Palestine resurfaced. The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has fueled heated discussions, prompting fans to demand Ortega’s exit from the iconic horror franchise.
Social media user @Captainhorizon7 ignited the controversy, highlighting Ortega’s support for Palestine and suggesting a potential impact on the film’s success. The tweet gained considerable traction, sparking widespread debates on the actress’s involvement in the movie. Another user expressed frustration, questioning the decision to remove Barrera while seemingly allowing Ortega to remain associated with the project.
JENNA ORTEGA SHOULD LEAVE SCREAM 7 TO MAKE THE FRANCHISE BANKRUPT HOW CAN THEY FIRE MELISSA BARRERA FOR SUPPORTING PALESTINE AND CALL IT ANTISEMETIC?!?!?! pic.twitter.com/WSmE2hpBdJ
— nty. (@RateelHater) November 22, 2023
As discussions intensify, sentiments on social media vary, with some fans urging Ortega’s departure from Scream VII as a show of solidarity with Barrera. Despite the deletion of Ortega’s Twitter account, netizens are rallying for her removal, raising questions about the perceived inconsistency in the handling of both actresses.
Ortega’s previous tweets, which also expressed support for other nations in conflict, have fueled the controversy. While accusations of antisemitism surfaced earlier this year, an article by The Times of Israel labeled her tweets as “well-intentioned but uninformed,” highlighting a perceived lack of understanding of antisemitism.
Me at Jenna Ortega’s door right now cause I need her to drop out of Scream pic.twitter.com/fGFQVqse9L
— 🟣XΞPHIROX🟢 (@XephiroX_) November 22, 2023
Notably, Scream 7 director Christopher Landon has remained silent on the controversy surrounding Ortega’s tweets but acknowledged Barrera’s removal in a cryptic tweet, stating, “This is my statement: Everything sucks. Stop yelling. This was not my decision to make.” Spyglass Media, the production house behind the movie, has yet to release a public statement addressing Barrera’s termination or the current backlash against Ortega.