Kristin Chenoweth has addressed the criticism she received after publicly mourning the (fictional) death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was reportedly killed on September 10th.
Turning Point USA co-founder, 31, was fatally shot while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. The shooting occurred during the first event of his ‘American Comeback Tour,’ where he invited college students to debate him.
The 57-year-old actress from Wicked shared her sadness on Instagram, writing that she was deeply upset by the news. While they didn’t always see eye-to-eye, she valued his viewpoints. She expressed her heartbreak for his young family and stated her belief that he is now in heaven, though she still felt the loss deeply.
Kristin, who has 5.6 million followers on social media, shared on her Instagram Story that the shooting of Charlie was ‘a truly sad, senseless, and disgusting act.’ She also expressed her prayers for the Kirk family and the country.
She described herself as a Christian with open-minded views, but her followers in the LGBTQIA+ community, who she had previously disagreed with, quickly labeled her as a far-right Republican.
Chenoweth explained to Spectrum News NY1 on Thursday that she personally witnessed the online reaction to her comment. After taking some time to think about it, she realized her words had upset people, and that bothered her.
As someone who lives a life guided by my Christian faith, I want to be clear: my beliefs and my support for the LGBTQ+ community aren’t in conflict for me. It’s something I’ve always felt strongly about, and it’s a core part of who I am. While I know that perspective isn’t shared by everyone, it’s where I stand, and it always will be.
Tyler James Robinson, the person believed to be the shooter, could face the death penalty if convicted of murder, illegally firing a weapon, trying to tamper with witnesses twice, and committing violence while a child was present.
The 22-year-old man is currently in jail in Spanish Fork, Utah, and won’t be released on bail. He’s being held in a special unit and is scheduled to appear in court again on September 29th.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Erika Kirk, and their two young children, both under the age of 3. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held this Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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