Overview
- Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, and shortly afterward Amanda Seyfried wrote “He was hateful” under an Instagram tribute, a remark that drew sharp online condemnation.
- Seyfried posted a follow-up Instagram statement saying she condemned Kirk’s murder while continuing to criticize his rhetoric, and she has publicly refused to apologize for calling him hateful.
- In a British GQ profile published in mid‑June 2026 Seyfried disclosed the backlash escalated to the point that she hired a bodyguard while traveling because she feared for her safety.
- Legal and organizational fallout from Kirk’s killing continues: prosecutors have charged 22‑year‑old Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and related counts, and Kirk’s wife Erika Kirk has taken over leadership at Turning Point USA.
- Coverage of Seyfried’s remarks and security disclosure has followed partisan lines, with outlets emphasizing either her right to criticize public figures or the perceived insensitivity of her initial comment, and the episode highlights how online outrage can translate into real‑world threats and changes in behavior.