Amanda Seyfried Under Huge Fire for Comments on Charlie Kirk After Fatal Shooting
The entertainment world found itself in the ire of backlash as Amanda Seyfried became the latest celebrity to face criticism over her response to the horrible death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The actress quickly learned that even celebrities are not immune to the reality of social media backlash when they take part in politically polarizing waters.
Amanda Seyfried & Her Initial Response
Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10 while hosting a college event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He was only 31 years old, and he is survived by his wife and two children. While a lot of conservatives and some liberals mourned him as someone who was committed to free speech and political discourse, others have argued that his rhetoric invited harsh reactions.
Amanda Seyfried is one of many public figures who have faced scrutiny for their response to Kirk’s death. PageSix reported the star’s comment on Instagram that Kirk was “hateful” and shared a post that read: “You can’t invite violence to the dinner table and be shocked when it starts eating.” The comments hit like a thunderstorm in an already politically polarizing situation. Kirk was killed in broad daylight at a college campus in front of many people, leaving behind his wife and two children.
The Swift and Brutal Backlash
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The internet doesn’t forget, and it certainly doesn’t forgive easily. Within hours of her comments surfacing, Amanda Seyfried found herself drowning in a tsunami of criticism from conservatives, moderates, and even some liberals who felt her timing was incredibly poor. Social media platforms exploded with angry responses.
Twitter users called her comments “disgusting” and “heartless.” Realizing she’d stepped in it big time, Amanda Seyfried later explained her comment about Kirk. She wrote on her Instagram, “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 deplorable in every way imaginable.”
Final Thoughts
The entertainment industry has always been politically charged, but social media has amplified everything to an almost unbearable degree. Amanda Seyfried discovered that even established stars can find their careers threatened by a few poorly timed social media posts.Â
The actress built her career on being likable and relatable, from her breakout role as Karen Smith in Mean Girls to her more recent dramatic work. Now she faces the challenge of rebuilding her public image while navigating an increasingly polarized entertainment landscape. Her management team remained silent when Fox News Digital reached out for comment, suggesting they’re still figuring out how to handle this public relations crisis.
