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Jamie Lee Curtis Defends Kimmel Amid Censorship Controversy

9/21/2025

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Jamie Lee Curtis shared a quote from Jimmy Kimmel on Instagram, highlighting the dangers of censorship following his indefinite suspension.
She previously condemned the cancellations of other hosts and funding cuts to NPR and PBS as part of a larger trend.
Kimmel's suspension came after controversial comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, prompting ABC to pre-empt his show.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith criticized Kimmel's monologue for its lack of humor and questioned the network's choice.
Smith expressed concerns about First Amendment rights and defended Kimmel’s legacy amid the controversy, gaining support from Hollywood figures advocating for his free speech.

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Jamie Lee Curtis shared a quote from Jimmy Kimmel on Instagram, highlighting the dangers of censorship following his indefinite suspension.
She previously condemned the cancellations of other hosts and funding cuts to NPR and PBS as part of a larger trend.
Kimmel's suspension came after controversial comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, prompting ABC to pre-empt his show.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith criticized Kimmel's monologue for its lack of humor and questioned the network's choice.
Smith expressed concerns about First Amendment rights and defended Kimmel’s legacy amid the controversy, gaining support from Hollywood figures advocating for his free speech.