Amanda Seyfried Says Backlash Over Charlie Kirk Comments Left Her Needing Security
Amanda Seyfried says the backlash she received after commenting on the death of Charlie Kirk became so intense that she felt compelled to hire a bodyguard. According to Fox News , during an interview with British GQ …
Amanda Seyfried says the backlash she received after commenting on the death of Charlie Kirk became so intense that she felt compelled to hire a bodyguard.
According to Fox News, during an interview with British GQ, the actress reflected on the criticism she faced after describing Kirk as “hateful” following his murder in September 2025. Seyfried said the reaction left her concerned for her safety and changed how she approached speaking publicly.
“A, I’m allowed to f****ing voice my feelings, and B, do it in a way that’s not unkind necessarily,” Seyfried said. “But there’s just an outsized fear and hatred and impulse to bash and to tear down. And I experienced a very small fraction of that.”
She said the experience made her think about the future her children will grow up in and whether people can freely express their views without fear.
“I want my kids to be able to feel safe to voice their opinions as long as they’re not harmful,” Seyfried said. “So, I’m like, ‘What do I do? What do I say?’ And then all of a sudden I find myself with a f****ing bodyguard at the airport and I’m like, ‘This is crazy.’”
After the controversy erupted last year