Jamie Kennedy Criticizes Hollywood Celebrities Over ICE Protests

Jamie Kennedy has some strong thoughts about Hollywood actors who speak out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during high-profile events. The “Scream” star expressed his views on the Jack Osbourne Podcast, where he noted the irony of these celebrities protesting while being surrounded by bodyguards and walking red carpets.

“People are protesting against ICE, okay? And I get it… It’s a complicated issue,” the 55-year-old actor explained. He went on to criticize stars for claiming they live under an authoritarian regime while enjoying the luxuries that come with their fame. “Brother, you’re literally guarded like royalty,” he remarked, emphasizing the disconnect between their statements and their circumstances.

During the podcast, Kennedy also commented on celebrities speaking out against ICE at events like the Sundance Film Festival. He quipped, “If you really cared about these issues, would you be at Sundance?” It seems he feels there’s a lack of genuine commitment among those protesting.

One of his co-hosts, Ryan Drexler, highlighted a similar inconsistency among the same individuals advocating for police defunding—until, of course, they find themselves in trouble.

Kennedy admitted the situation with ICE is troubling but added, “In theory, they’re trying to take down criminals. Is it perfect? No, but we do need some law enforcement, right?” He then pointed out that some protesters might not fully grasp how much worse conditions can be in other countries.

“It’s like they haven’t seen how much worse it can get,” he mentioned, reinforcing his belief that many protests—while passionate—might be oversimplifying the situation.

Following recent ICE-related deaths in Minnesota, protests against the agency intensified, bringing added attention to the topic. Osbourne remarked that he typically supports law enforcement, but he also acknowledged the need for better training for those involved in these incidents.

Ultimately, Kennedy’s stance on ICE is straightforward. He posed several rhetorical questions about illegal immigration and criminal activity in the U.S., suggesting that some of the deaths associated with protests might not have occurred if ICE were allowed to do its work unimpeded. Osbourne seemed to agree with Kennedy’s sentiments, indicating a shared perspective on the issues raised.