Amanda Seyfried stands by her comments labeling Charlie Kirk as ‘hateful’

Actress Amanda Seyfried, in a recent interview, stood by her Instagram comments calling Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk “hateful” following his assassination in September. After sharing a post where she stated, “You can’t invite violence to your dinner table and be shocked when it starts eating,” she faced significant backlash but remained unapologetic.

In the interview, published Wednesday, Seyfried, known for her role in “Mean Girls,” discussed the reactions to her remarks but refused to backtrack. “I’m not going to apologize for that,” she emphasized. “I based my comments on reality—real footage, real quotes. What I said is pretty much factual, and of course, everyone’s entitled to their opinion. I felt like my voice was being stolen, so it was important for me to reclaim it.” She noted the need to stay grounded in political discussions.

During the conversation, Seyfried reflected on her discomfort with the world’s complexities, saying, “It’s always hard to see good-natured, toxic people succeed.” Sitting in a restaurant, she expressed how unpacking all that’s going on might lead to madness, “How does the world go around?”

Andrew Corbett, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, remarked that while Seyfried is entitled to her opinion, the backlash was expected. He contended she misrepresents Charlie Kirk and criticized her for her comments, implying they furthered negativity instead of offering condolences.

Afterward, Seyfried posted on Instagram, acknowledging the complexity of human nature. “While I can be offended by misogynistic and racist rhetoric, the murder of Charlie Kirk is absolutely disturbing and deplorable,” she stated. “No one should have to experience this level of violence.” She advocated for recognizing the numerous senseless deaths the country is mourning.

In her post’s caption, she addressed the controversy, saying, “I’m not trying to add fuel to the fire. I just want to clarify something that has been irresponsibly taken out of context. A lively debate— is that not what we’re supposed to be having?”