Overview

• Melissa Barrera, known for her roles in 'In the Heights' and 'Scream', faced potential firing from her agency and management company after promoting a UNRWA fundraiser for Palestine on Instagram.
• The controversy arises amid allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in Hamas attacks, leading several countries, including the U.S., to freeze funding to the agency.
• Barrera's posts, which aimed to raise funds for 'martyrs in Gaza and the West Bank', have raised over $60,000 despite the backlash.
• Previously fired from 'Scream VII' for pro-Palestine posts, Barrera's recent actions have reignited discussions on her representation by WME and Sugar23.
• The actress's advocacy has significantly increased her social media following, doubling her Instagram followers to 1.5 million.