Mason Gooding Is Sparking Backlash For His Comments On Jenna Ortega And Melissa Barrera

Published: Feb 28, 2026 9:38 PM • Updated: Mar 1, 2026 1:29 AM • Original source

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Mason Gooding says he continues to support his former "Scream" castmates Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera by watching their latest projects. Barrera was fired from the franchise over her social media comments on the Israel-Hamas war. #MasonGooding #JennaOrtega #MelissaBarrera #Scream7