Amanda Seyfried, known for her role in Mamma Mia!, found herself in the eye of a social media storm after posting comments about the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Following the shocking news of Kirk’s assassination at a Turning Point USA event, Seyfried labeled Kirk “hateful” in response to his past political stances on abortion, immigration, and LGBTQIA+ rights, which ignited backlash.
Two days after Kirk’s death, where 22-year-old Tyler Robinson was arrested and charged with aggravated murder, Seyfried also shared a poignant quote stating, “You can’t invite violence to the dinner table and be shocked when it starts eating.” Many interpreted this as commentary on the violence surrounding political discourse.
Facing growing criticism, Seyfried took to Instagram to clarify her words. She emphasized that her comment was not meant to justify Kirk’s murder but to express frustration with divisive rhetoric. “We’re forgetting the nuance of humanity,” she wrote, adding her condemnation of violence and grief for the numerous shootings afflicting the country.
Seyfried’s clarification sought to balance her disdain for Kirk’s rhetoric with the horror of his violent death. She called for unity in recognizing the tragedy of senseless violence, hoping for more thoughtful conversation rather than further polarization.
