Melissa Barrera Says Support for Macklemore After He Was Dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Tour Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘I Didn’t Get That’ After Being Fired From ‘Scream’
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Actress Melissa Barrera recently voiced her respect for musicians dropping out of Ed Sheeran's tour to support Macklemore, contrasting their backing with her own experience. Macklemore was reportedly dropped from the tour following his own activism and public stances.
Barrera noted that seeing artists rally around Macklemore is "beautiful," adding that she "didn't get that" level of support when she was fired from the 'Scream' franchise in 2023. Her termination occurred after she shared social media posts expressing support for Palestine and criticizing Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
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The Hollywood Reporter (US)Highlights Barrera's direct comparison to her Scream firing and Palestine support.
Variety (US)Focuses on her respect for musicians dropping out of the tour.
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