Jamie Lee Curtis, 66, recently appeared on the WTF with Marc Maron Podcast, which released its latest episode on Monday, September 15. On the podcast, the ‘True Lies’ actress became emotional when she talked about Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, who was shot and killed five days earlier while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Curtis on Charlie Kirk’s faith and family
Newsweek reported that in the conversation with Maron, Curtis said she disagreed with Kirk’s politics but acknowledged his role as a father and husband.
“I disagreed with him on almost every point I ever heard him say, but I believe he was a man of faith,” she said on the WTF with Marc Maron episode. “Even though I find his ideas abhorrent, I still believe he was a father and a husband. I hope that in that moment, he felt connected to his faith.”
Her remarks stood out as a rare moment of compassion from a Hollywood figure often identified with progressive causes, directed toward a prominent conservative voice.
Jamie Lee Curtis on the Charlie Kirk shooting footage
Curtis also spoke about the circulation of videos showing the moment Kirk was shot. She compared the impact of the Charlie Kirk shooting footage to the widespread images of the September 11 attacks. Curtis also warned that repeated exposure to the Charlie Kirk assassination footage could carry long-term psychological consequences.
“We don’t yet know what it does to us to watch these moments over and over,” she said, adding that she does not want to see the video of Charlie Kirk’s killing herself.
Background on Charlie Kirk’s death
Charlie Kirk was addressing students and supporters at a TPUSA event at Utah Valley University on September 10 when he was fatally shot in the neck by Tyler Robinson. The incident was recorded on multiple cameras, and the videos spread quickly across social media platforms.
The manhunt for the shooter ended when the investigating officials later arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah, who has been charged in connection with the shooting. Court documents allege that Robinson used a bolt-action rifle, which was recovered from a nearby bush. Investigators are still working to determine a clear motive behind the killing of Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk’s killing has been widely condemned by leaders across the world. The 31-year-old conservative activist leaves behind his wife and two young children.
FAQsWho is Charlie Kirk?
Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA.
How did Charlie Kirk die?
He was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.
What did Jamie Lee Curtis say about Kirk?
Curtis said she disagreed with his politics but called him a man of faith, a husband, and a father.
Who was arrested in the shooting?
Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah, was taken into custody and charged in connection with the killing.