Amanda Seyfried speaks out after calling Charlie Kirk ‘hateful’

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18 Sep 2025 • 7:50 AM MYT
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  • Amanda Seyfried addressed the backlash she received after describing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk as “hateful” following his fatal shooting.
  • Kirk, 31, was killed during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, leading to 22-year-old Tyler Robinson being charged with aggravated murder and other counts, potentially facing the death penalty.
  • Seyfried clarified her comments on Instagram, stating that while she condemns misogyny and racist rhetoric, she also finds Kirk's murder “disturbing and deplorable” and against all forms of violence.
  • She urged for agreement on the senselessness of violence and the numerous deaths occurring in the country.
  • Known for being an outspoken star, Seyfried previously criticized the marketing for her 2009 film Jennifer’s Body, claiming it “cheapened” the movie by sexualizing it for male audiences rather than focusing on its themes of female friendship.

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