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Jamie Lee Curtis Clarifies Controversial Remarks on Charlie Kirk

10/31/2025

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Jamie Lee Curtis, the actress, addressed backlash over remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassination on September 10, 2025.
During a podcast, she expressed sympathy for Kirk and hoped he felt connected to his faith.
Critics from the LGBTQ+ community accused her of excusing Kirk's anti-trans rhetoric, noting her daughter is transgender.
In a Variety interview, Curtis said her comments were mistranslated and she criticized Kirk's faith, not endorsing his ideology.

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Jamie Lee Curtis, the actress, addressed backlash over remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassination on September 10, 2025.
During a podcast, she expressed sympathy for Kirk and hoped he felt connected to his faith.
Critics from the LGBTQ+ community accused her of excusing Kirk's anti-trans rhetoric, noting her daughter is transgender.
In a Variety interview, Curtis said her comments were mistranslated and she criticized Kirk's faith, not endorsing his ideology.