Mean Girls and Mamma Mia actress Amanda Seyfried has stood firm in her stance, calling right-wing activist Charlie Kirk “hateful” shortly after his tragic death.
Seyfried, aged 40, made her comments on Instagram following Kirk’s murder during a college event on September 10. The post drew attention to Kirk’s contentious remarks regarding race, abortion, and immigration.
In her response to the controversial post about Kirk, Seyfried stated, “He was hateful,” as quoted by Who What Wear.
Seyfried also reposted comments that linked Kirk’s support for gun rights to his shooting, as noted by Page Six. One of her posts stated, “You can’t invite violence to the dinner table and be shocked when it starts eating,” which incited backlash on social media, including threats to boycott her films.
While promoting her new film, The Testament of Ann Lee, Seyfried affirmed her refusal to retract the “hateful” remark despite the criticism she received. “I’m not f—ing apologizing for that,” she asserted. “I commented on one thing — based on reality, actual footage, and factual quotes. I’m entitled to my opinion,” she added.
Seyfried expressed appreciation for the opportunity to provide context to her original comment on Instagram, emphasizing the nuances in discussions of humanity. On September 18, she indicated that although she did not want to exacerbate tensions, she felt her words had been “irresponsibly” misconstrued.
She reiterated, “We’re forgetting the nuance of humanity,” acknowledging her anger over misogyny and racism while still condemning Kirk’s murder as utterly horrifying. “This country is mourning too many senseless deaths. Can we agree on that at least?”
Seyfried highlighted her need to reclaim her voice and clarify her statement, which she felt had been misrepresented. The Daily Beast has reached out for comments from both Turning Point USA and Seyfried’s representatives. Other celebrities, like Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, have also faced criticism for their reactions to Kirk’s murder, navigating similar challenges in public sentiment.
