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Melissa Barrera says her offers were "quiet" for almost a year - AV Club
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Melissa Barrera opens up about the industry backlash and personal toll after a pro-Palestine social media post, as her career stalls for nearly a year.
beat sheet
- Barrera says the backlash to her 2022 Instagram post supporting Palestine was 'the darkest and hardest year' of her life, with offers drying up for almost 12 months.
- Despite breakout roles in 'In the Heights' and 'Scream,' Barrera reveals her opportunities went 'quiet' as Hollywood studios distanced themselves - a sobering reminder of the industry's political sensitivities.
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Melissa Barrera, In the Heights, Scream