Boston News Anchor Says Appearing in Adam Sandler’s ‘Hubie Halloween’ Got Her Fired - IndieWire

News anchor Alaina Pinto announced on social media that she was fired from her job this week at WHDH Channel 7 News Boston after cameoing in Adam Sandler’s latest Netflix original comedy “Hubie Halloween.” The film was shot in Massachusetts.

Pinto said by appearing in the Sandler comedy she “mistakenly violated her contract” with the news station.

According to Boston.com, Pinto joined 7 News Boston in December 2016 after working for Fox Local 44 and ABC Local 22 in Burlington, Vermont.

Thanks to all my wonderful 7 News viewers and my supportive and great colleagues at the station.

Reporting the news to you every morning was an honor and a privilege.”.

Thanks to all my wonderful 7 News viewers and my supportive and great colleagues at the station

Reporting the news to you every morning was an honor and a privilege

— Alaina Pinto (@alainapinto) October 15, 2020

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