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    Melissa Barrera, Susan Sarandon face backlash for comments about Middle East crisis

    Actors Melissa Barrera and Susan Sarandon have faced consequences for comments about Israel's bombardment of Gaza. Barrera was fired from Scream 7 and Sarandon was dropped by her talent agency.
    by Elizabeth Blair Nov 22, 2023 2 minutes
    Melissa Barrera, left, and Susan Sarandon are among the artists who have faced consequences for their comments regarding Israel's bombardment of Gaza.

    More artists are facing consequences for their comments about Israel's bombardment of Gaza. Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon has been dropped by her talent agency and actor Melissa Barrera has been fired from the movie Scream 7.

    At a in New York, Sarandon told attendees, "There

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