Jamie Lee Curtis cries over Charlie Kirk’s death

Jamie Lee Curtis got emotional during her appearance on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast while discussing the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. She began crying mid-interview, expressing sorrow despite her political differences with Kirk.

A Moment of Reflection

Curtis said she disagreed with Kirk’s views but acknowledged his humanity, calling him “a father, a husband, and a man of faith.” She hoped that in his final moments, Kirk felt spiritually connected, even though she found his ideas “abhorrent”.

Concerns Over Viral Footage

Curtis also spoke about the widespread circulation of videos showing Kirk being shot at Utah Valley University. She compared the emotional impact to watching footage from the 9/11 attacks, saying, “We don’t know enough psychologically about what that does”.

National Response to Kirk’s Death

Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on September 10 while speaking at an event. A 22-year-old man, Tyler Robinson, was arrested, with police citing his disdain for Kirk’s far-right views. In a rare move, President Donald Trump announced Kirk would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously