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Melissa Barrera Dodges Questions About ‘Scream’ Franchise Departure


Melissa Barrera dodged questions about her ‘Scream’ franchise departure, saying she’s ‘grateful’ for the movies

Barrera appeared to hint that there’s no bad blood between herself and the cast, especially after she reunited with Jenna Ortega, Skeet Ulrich, Jack Quiad and more Scream stars at the Evening Before Gala on Saturday, January 13. Barrera explained that “as a Latina, a proud Mexicana,” she feels a “the responsibility of having a platform that allows me the privilege of being heard” and attempts to use her social media as a way to “raise awareness about issues I care about and to lend my voice to those in need.” While she didn’t address her firing head-on, Barrera continued her message, writing, “Every person on this earth … deserves equal human rights, dignity and, of course, freedom.”

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