Overview
- Speaking to Variety, Curtis clarified she was referring to Kirk’s faith rather than praising his politics and said an excerpt “mistranslated” her intent.
- She rejected the idea that she must be cautious as a public figure, saying she “can’t not be who I am,” and dismissing the need to be “careful.”
- Curtis described the backlash to her September podcast comments as “threatening,” noting how quickly her remarks were recast online.
- On the WTF with Marc Maron podcast recorded two days after the shooting, she tearfully said she opposed Kirk’s views but hoped he felt connected to his faith, and she questioned the psychological toll of repeatedly viewing the shooting video.
- Kirk was shot and killed on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University; 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder, and prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty.