Jamie Kennedy Reacts to Charlie Kirk’s Death

Comedian Jamie Kennedy expressed that he was “completely devastated” by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, even though they had never met. Kennedy, known for roles in “Malibu’s Most Wanted” and “Scream,” shared his thoughts on Fox News Digital, revealing his shock not only over Kirk’s murder but also at the reactions from some who seemed to celebrate it.

“Just to see [the killing]… it wasn’t shocking, exactly. But to see people’s reactions— it was beyond sickness. It really affected me because it highlighted this deep-seated evil we have,” Kennedy said.

Reactions to the Tragedy

Like many, he felt a profound sense of sadness and anger about Kirk’s death, which took place during a free audio event at Utah Valley University on September 10th. “Why? Why did this happen? This should be a place for open ideas,” he reflected.

When he observed people celebrating Kirk’s murder, it struck him as a new low in human behavior. “It made me really see the divide in America,” he noted, adding, “I’ve never seen anything like it in 55 years. It’s a clear sign that I don’t want to be around those kinds of people.”

A Glimmer of Hope

Despite his despair, Kennedy pointed to the positive responses to Kirk’s assassination, including memorials and services that occurred not just in the U.S., but globally. He referred to the forgiveness shown by Kirk’s wife, Erica, as “the most beautiful act of forgiveness.”

During the conversation, Kennedy mentioned how he admired Erica’s strength when she forgave her husband’s murderer at a memorial in Arizona. “It was like she embodied Jesus’ message… I couldn’t believe she did it,” he said. “It was one of the greatest displays of grace I’ve ever witnessed.”

He also touched on the controversy involving Jimmy Kimmel, who faced backlash for comments made about Kirk’s murder. Kennedy argued that comedy needs to be sensitive to current events, saying, “There are a million things to joke about, but not right now.”

Despite acknowledging the freedom of comedians, he remarked, “No one wanted to hear a joke about it. It was terrible. Should people be canceled for jokes? Of course not, but context matters.”

On Hypocrisy in Hollywood

Kennedy pointed to cases of other celebrities, like Roseanne Barr and Gina Carano, who faced severe consequences for their social media posts. He sees a troubling hypocrisy in how different individuals are treated depending on their status. “It’s ridiculous,” he said.

In closing, Kennedy suggested that Kimmel’s recent apology felt sincere. He expressed respect for Kimmel and acknowledged him as a generally good person. “I really believe he meant it,” he reflected.