Amanda Seyfried Responds to Backlash Over Comments on Charlie Kirk’s Death

Actress Amanda Seyfried seems to be walking back her earlier comments about Charlie Kirk, a murdered activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA. Kirk was shot on September 10 while hosting an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He leaves behind a wife and two young children.

Following his death, responses have been mixed. While some conservatives and a few liberals mourn Kirk as a defender of free speech and political conversation, others criticize his rhetoric as inciting hostility.

Before his murder, Kirk had warned about a growing “assassination culture” on the left. After the news broke, several public figures faced backlash for their remarks about him, Seyfried being one of the latest examples. Known for her role in the 2004 film “Mean Girls,” she took to Instagram to label Kirk as “hate” and shared a thought suggesting that one cannot invite violence and then be shocked by its consequences.

However, following significant backlash online, she attempted to clarify her stance. In a later post, she stated, “We forget the nuances of humanity. I can get mad at misogynistic and racist rhetoric. I also very much agree that Charlie Kirk’s murder is absolutely intrusive and lamentable in every way you can imagine it.”

The discourse around Kirk’s murder has sparked debates, with many media networks struggling to pinpoint blame on the left. Seyfried voiced her concerns about violence in society, mentioning, “No one needs to experience this level of violence.” She emphasized the collective grief over senseless deaths and shootings, asking for shared acknowledgment of the issue.

In her post, she also seemed to touch on previous controversies, noting that she didn’t wish to “add fuel to the fire.” Instead, she sought to clarify her earlier comments, suggesting that such discussions can lead to lively discourse.

Efforts to reach Seyfried’s management for comments were unsuccessful.