Amanda Seyfried stands by her remarks about Charlie Kirk.
The founder of Turning Point USA and well-known political figure, Charlie Kirk, was tragically killed in September after being shot at an event held at Utah Valley University. His sudden death took many by surprise, prompting numerous public reactions, including from Mamma Mia! actress Amanda Seyfried.
In response to an Instagram post discussing Kirk’s political stances, such as his views on abortion, Seyfried commented, “He was hateful.” Her succinct comment sparked a dialogue, leading her to elaborate on her views.
Through another Instagram post on her own profile, Seyfried clarified her thoughts: “We’re forgetting the nuance of humanity. I can get angry about misogyny and racist rhetoric and ALSO very much agree that Charlie Kirk’s murder was absolutely disturbing and unimaginable. No one should have to experience this level of violence.”
She continued, “This country is grieving too many senseless and violent deaths and shootings. Can we agree on that at least?”
Recently, Seyfried revisited the topic and affirmed that she has no intention of retracting her statement.
In an interview with WhoWhatWear, the Jennifer’s Body actress stated: “I’m not f**king apologizing for that. I mean, for f**k’s sake, I commented on one thing. I said something that was based on actual reality and actual footage and actual quotes.”
“What I said was pretty damn factual, and I’m free to have an opinion, of course,” she added.
Seyfried expressed appreciation for social media, highlighting that “Thank God for Instagram. I was able to give some clarity, and it was about getting my voice back because I felt like it had been stolen and recontextualized—which is what people do, of course.”
Amanda Seyfried wasn’t alone in addressing Kirk’s passing; Jamie Lee Curtis also spoke out, describing Kirk’s views as ‘abhorrent.’ However, she acknowledged him as a father and a person of faith.
During an episode of the WTF podcast, Curtis remarked, “I disagreed with him on almost every point I ever heard him say, but I believe he was a man of faith, and I hope in that moment when he died that he felt connected to his faith.”
She continued, “Even though his ideas were abhorrent to me. I still believe he’s a father and a husband and a man of faith. And I hope whatever connection to God means that he felt it.”
Clarifying her stance, Curtis later emphasized that she wasn’t speaking positively about Kirk but was merely commenting on his religious beliefs.
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