It was a moment that took listeners by surprise.
During a recent podcast appearance, Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis broke down while discussing the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Known for her outspoken progressive views, Curtis acknowledged she disagreed with nearly everything Kirk stood for—but her heartfelt, emotional remarks revealed a more nuanced response to his death.
On the September 15 episode of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, Curtis reflected on the tragic shooting of Kirk, who was fatally shot on September 10 during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University. The FBI continues to investigate the case.
Curtis, visibly emotional, first mistakenly referred to Kirk as “Charlie Crist,” quickly correcting herself and explaining the slip as a reflection of Kirk’s “deep, deep belief” in religion.
“I disagreed with him on nearly everything I ever heard him say,” Curtis admitted. “But I do believe he was a man of faith. And in those final moments, I hope he felt that connection to his faith. Even though his views were abhorrent to me, I still recognize he was a father, a husband, and a believer. I hope he felt whatever peace that faith gave him.”
She also addressed the troubling circulation of the assassination video online. “I don’t ever want to see this footage,” she said, her voice breaking. “We don’t know the long-term impact of repeatedly seeing violence like this. Just as we saw the towers fall again and again on 9/11, we’re now bombarded with images of this man’s execution. And we don’t yet understand what that does to us psychologically.”
Curtis’s response is part of a wider chorus of public figures expressing condolences. Celebrities like Chris Pratt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jake Paul have offered their sympathies. Former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden also released statements condemning the violence. Biden emphasized, “There is no place in our country for this kind of violence,” adding that he and First Lady Jill Biden are praying for Kirk’s family.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris called the shooting “deeply disturbing” and condemned the act in strong terms.
Authorities arrested 22-year-old Utah native Tyler Robinson within 48 hours of the attack. Governor Spencer Cox revealed that Robinson has refused to cooperate with investigators. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino noted that Robinson exhibited “multiple warning signs” prior to the shooting, and officials are investigating whether the killing was part of a larger scheme.
Conclusion
Jamie Lee Curtis’s emotional remarks provide a rare glimpse of compassion amid a polarized political landscape. Though she openly rejected Charlie Kirk’s beliefs, her tribute underscored the humanity often lost in partisan conflicts:
he was still a husband, a father, and a man of faith. As the investigation continues and the nation grapples with the aftermath of this violent act, her words remind us that beyond politics, tragic losses leave grieving families and a society struggling to heal.