Jenna Ortega has voiced her assist for Palestine … 6 months after her “Scream” costar, Melissa Barrera, was fired from the franchise for doing the identical factor.
The actress — who performed Melissa’s little sister in 2022’s “Scream” and 2023’s “Scream VI” — took to her Instagram on Tuesday, sharing her stance on the Israel-Hamas battle after airstrikes hit Rafah and reportedly killed no less than 45 folks.
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The “Wednesday” star wrote … “Masses debating over a ceasefire whereas 1000’s upon 1000’s of kids proceed being slaughtered. Where is the humanity.”
She additionally shared Pedro Pascal‘s ceasefire plea on her Instagram Stories, which learn, “All eyes on Rafah.” In truth, Jenna has really been sharing pro-Palestine content material for a number of weeks, posting fundraisers and data to the Highlights part of her Instagram account.
However, Jenna was noticeably tight-lipped after Melissa was booted from the horror franchise again in November … for sharing related pro-Palestine sentiments.
ICYMI … Melissa sparked controversy when she shared an Israeli professor’s put up, through which the educational prompt Israel was conducting a Genocide.
Melissa added … “Western media solely exhibits the [Israeli] aspect. Why do they try this, I’ll allow you to deduce for your self.”
Jenna exited the ‘Scream’ franchise not lengthy after Melissa … however her “Wednesday” filming schedule was initially mentioned to be the rationale for her departure. Yet, JO notably favored an Instagram put up which spoke about Melissa standing her floor throughout the controversy.
Melissa additionally confirmed in March that she and Jenna have remained mates, saying … “We chatted for some time, and I like her a lot. She’s been very supportive of me, and we’re sisters for all times.”
Jenna doubtless will not face the identical ramifications as Melissa at this level within the battle, nonetheless … as a number of A-listers have referred to as for a ceasefire in Gaza — together with Hunter Schafer, Angelina Jolie, Gigi Hadid, Mark Ruffalo, amongst numerous others.
Strength in numbers, as they are saying.