Jamie Lee CurtisKirk Killing Has Me In Tears

Jamie Lee Curtis became emotional and tearful during a recent interview on Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast while discussing the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder.

Despite disagreeing with nearly every point Kirk made and finding his ideas abhorrent, Curtis expressed sadness over his killing and recognized him as a father, husband, and a man of faith. She hoped that in his final moments, Kirk felt a connection to his faith.

Curtis also reflected on the trauma of repeatedly witnessing tragic visuals, comparing the widespread circulation of videos of Kirk’s assassination to the media coverage of the 9/11 attacks and the JFK assassination footage. She expressed a wish to never see the footage of Kirk being shot.

Curtis initially confused Kirk’s name with “Charlie Crist” during the conversation, which she attributed to Kirk’s deep faith. This emotional reflection occurred just days after the shooting, which happened on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, has been apprehended in connection with the murde