Bangladesh, May 8 -- Melissa Barrera gained immense popularity among the younger generation by starring in the 'Scream' franchise. But her career came to a sudden halt after she became active on social media in late 2023 regarding the Israeli attack on Gaza.

In a recent long interview with US magazine Variety, the actress spoke openly about that difficult time, her experience of being 'blacklisted' in Hollywood, and her struggle to make a fresh comeback.

Barrera regularly posted on Instagram to protest deaths of civilians in Gaza. She called for a ceasefire, shared links to fundraising for Palestinian human rights groups, and criticised the Israeli government. After that, production company Spyglass Media Group dropped her from 'Scream ...