Amanda Seyfried called Charlie Kirk "hateful" in an Instagram comment shortly after his fatal shooting on September 10, 2025, at a Utah university campus. She later clarified in a follow-up Instagram post on September 17 that she condemned the violence of his murder as "disturbing and deplorable," while standing by her criticism of his misogynistic and racist rhetoric. In a December 10, 2025, Who What Wear interview, Seyfried refused to apologize, stating her comment was "pretty damn factual" based on Kirk's actual quotes and footage, and emphasized her right to an opinion.
Key Statements
- Initial comment: "He was hateful".
- Clarification post: "I can get angry about misogyny and racist rhetoric and ALSO very much agree that Charlie Kirk's murder was absolutely disturbing and deplorable".
- Recent interview: "I'm not (expletive) apologizing for that... What I said was pretty damn factual".
Context and Backlash
Seyfried faced conservative backlash accusing her of justifying the killing, which she addressed by calling for "spirited discourse" and noting America's grief over senseless violence. She was among Hollywood figures like Jamie Lee Curtis who opposed Kirk's views but mourned his death as a husband and father. Her stance drew both support and criticism online.
