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Jamie Kennedy Defends Melissa Barrera's Scream 7 Exit

5/10/2025

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Jamie Kennedy, known for his role in Scream, has come to the defense of Melissa Barrera after her dismissal from Scream 7, sparked by her pro-Palestinian stance. He condemned the unfairness of losing her role over a single tweet. Jenna Ortega also shared that Barrera's exit affected her choice to leave the film. Scream 7 hits theaters on February 27.

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Jamie Kennedy, known for his role in Scream, has come to the defense of Melissa Barrera after her dismissal from Scream 7, sparked by her pro-Palestinian stance. He condemned the unfairness of losing her role over a single tweet. Jenna Ortega also shared that Barrera's exit affected her choice to leave the film. Scream 7 hits theaters on February 27.