Emmys 2025 stays silent on Charlie Kirk tragedy but gets political on ICE and Palestine

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Sunday night’s Emmy Awards show in Los Angeles did not include any mention of the shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

During the event at the Peacock Theater, none of the celebrities present acknowledged the recent murder of the Republican activist who had been speaking at a Utah college on September 10th.

Many social media users expressed frustration that Hollywood hadn’t acknowledged the recent death of the Turning Point USA founder at Utah Valley University.

One social media user commented that the Emmys didn’t have a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk because the show aimed to avoid political statements this year. They criticized Hollywood, predicting another drop in viewership, with the ratings expected to be released tomorrow.

Someone else commented that the tribute to Charlie Kirk at the Emmys was really moving and well-executed. Then they jokingly asked if they had misunderstood something.

Surely not! I expected more from people who claim to be so open-minded and accepting. They’ll probably end up doing it anyway, won’t they? Won’t they?!

One user expressed disappointment that Charlie Kirk wasn’t acknowledged at the Emmy Awards, noting that George Floyd had been mentioned several times in past ceremonies. They found this omission ‘disgusting’.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve noticed a fascinating trend in Hollywood. While the industry seemed hesitant to address the passing of Kirk Douglas directly, many other celebrities weren’t shy about sharing their views on current political and social issues. It’s interesting to see where the line gets drawn when it comes to public commentary.

Hannah Einbinder, the star of ‘Hacks,’ concluded her acceptance speech after winning Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series with a passionate statement: ‘Go Birds, fk ICE, and free Palestine – thank you!’

Javier Bardem was one of several Hollywood stars who spoke out about political issues on the red carpet Sunday. He mentioned a commitment by over 1,800 people in the entertainment industry to avoid working with Israeli film companies.

In a recent interview with Variety, the 56-year-old Oscar-winning actor encouraged viewers to support the ‘Free Palestine’ movement. This call to action came shortly after a pledge was created earlier this month, timed to coincide with the two-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on an Israeli music festival.

The actor, known for his role in ‘No Country for Old Men,’ publicly condemned the events in Gaza as genocide. He stated that the International Association of Genocide Scholars – a group of experts who study genocide – has officially labeled the situation in Israel and Palestine as meeting the definition of genocide.

At the red carpet event, Javier Barden, originally from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, and husband to Penelope Cruz, thoroughly discussed his opinions and goals.

Bardem called for a complete trade and diplomatic halt against Israel, along with sanctions, to end what he described as genocide, and expressed support for a free Palestine.

Bardem discussed the organizing efforts he and other Hollywood figures are undertaking in response to the current political climate.

Javier Bardem announced the formation of ‘Film Workers for Palestine,’ describing it as a growing collective of people in the film industry who are uniting to support the cause.

We need to make it clear to Paramount that we never target people based on who they are – that’s inaccurate and should not be communicated. It’s simply incorrect.

As someone who closely follows cultural impact, I’ve been hearing a lot about a focused effort to hold certain film companies and institutions accountable. The aim is to address those actively involved in downplaying or even justifying the tragic events unfolding in Gaza and the broader issues of discrimination. It’s about challenging narratives that whitewash the reality on the ground and demanding more responsible representation.

He added, ‘And we stand with those who fight and stand in solidarity with the oppressed.’

Comic Megan Stalter, 35, had the phrase ‘Cease Fire!’ written on her purse on the red carpet. 

Stalter explained to Variety that defending others and promoting peace are paramount. She emphasized the need to leverage their public platforms to do so.

She wondered what the benefit was of attending these large events if people with influence weren’t going to actually *do* something with that position.

The show ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ recently won an award for Best Writing in a Variety Series, and the acceptance speech included another pointed comment on politics.

During the acceptance speech, Oliver writer Daniel O’Brien expressed gratitude, saying they were honored to share the award with all writers working in late-night political comedy, and hoped that type of show would continue to be made.

These comments followed the firing of Stephen Colbert from his CBS late-night show earlier this summer. Some people believe Colbert, who is known for his liberal views, was let go to try and satisfy President Donald Trump during the $8 billion merger between CBS and Paramount.

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2025-09-15 08:04