Anna Camp Apologizes for Sharing Post Criticizing Scream 7 Boycotters

The actress said the post "does not reflect my personal beliefs" and that she "meant no harm".

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Actress Anna Camp has issued an apology after resharing a post on social media that criticized those boycotting the new Scream movie, Scream 7. Camp, who has a role in the film, said the post "does not reflect my personal beliefs" and that she "meant no harm." The post in question praised the movie's success and called for fans to "leave Anna alone." Camp's apology comes amid ongoing controversy over the firing of actress Melissa Barrera from the Scream franchise due to her pro-Palestine social media posts.

Why it matters

The backlash against Scream 7 highlights the increasing politicization of Hollywood and the power of fan activism to influence the industry. Camp's apology demonstrates the delicate balance celebrities must strike when addressing divisive issues related to their work.

The details

Earlier this week, Camp shared another user's post that praised Scream 7 and criticized the "boycott" and "pathetic leaks" against the film. The post called for fans to "leave Anna alone." Camp later deleted the repost and issued an apology, stating that it "does not reflect my personal beliefs" and that she "meant no harm." The boycott refers to efforts by activists and fans to snub the seventh Scream movie over the firing of actress Melissa Barrera, who had shared pro-Palestine posts on social media. The production company cited Barrera's posts as the reason for her dismissal, saying it had "zero tolerance" for "the incitement of hate" or "anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech." Barrera's co-star Jenna Ortega also departed the franchise in solidarity.

  • On March 2, 2026, Anna Camp reshared a post criticizing the Scream 7 boycott on her Instagram Stories.
  • Shortly after, Camp deleted the repost and issued an apology on X (formerly Twitter).

The players

Anna Camp

An American actress who portrays the character Jessica Bowden in the new Scream movie.

Melissa Barrera

An actress who previously starred in Scream 5 and Scream 6 as the character Sam Carpenter, but was fired from the franchise due to her pro-Palestine social media posts.

Jenna Ortega

An actress who also starred in multiple Scream movies alongside Barrera, and departed the franchise in solidarity after Barrera's firing.

Kevin Williamson

The director of Scream 7 who addressed the ongoing controversy over the Melissa Barrera situation.

Spyglass Media Group

The production company behind the Scream franchise that cited Barrera's social media posts as the reason for her firing.

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What they’re saying

“It has come to my attention that I reposted someone else's story that does not reflect my personal beliefs. I have since deleted the repost because I absolutely meant no harm. I'm sorry to anyone who was affected.”

— Anna Camp (X)

“We live in a world where a lot of bad things are happening out there, and I think a lot of people want to be heard and they want to have their voice heard about the bad stuff that's happening. My heart goes out to them [the protestors]. I think people should listen to their inner self and do what feels good for them.”

— Kevin Williamson, Director, Scream 7 (Variety)

What’s next

The ongoing controversy over the Scream 7 boycott and the Melissa Barrera situation is likely to continue as the film's release and promotional tour progresses.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the increasing politicization of Hollywood and the power of fan activism to influence the industry. Celebrities must navigate these divisive issues carefully, as demonstrated by Anna Camp's apology for her perceived misstep.