Wednesday Star Christina Ricci SHOCKS Fans With Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Death
The assassination of American political activist Charlie Kirk will be remembered as one of the darkest moments in recent American history. While much of the nation mourns his loss, a number of celebrities—including Christina Ricci—have chosen to use this moment to draw attention to Kirk’s controversial beliefs and rhetoric, sparking a complex conversation about legacy, accountability, and public mourning.
Christina Ricci, best known for her role as Marilyn Thornhill in Netflix’s Wednesday , took to her Instagram Stories to react to the news of Kirk’s death. Rather than offering conventional condolences, Ricci shared a post from @feminist_news_now that listed some of Kirk’s most contentious statements:
– He said passing the Civil Rights Act in 1964 was a mistake.
– He called Martin Luther King Jr. “awful” and “not a good person.”
– He declared that gay “pride is a sin.”
– He argued the Second Amendment is worth the cost of “some gun deaths.”
Ricci prefaced her repost with, “Not to speak ill of the dead or anything, BUT…” making it clear that she felt compelled to remind her followers of Kirk’s divisive legacy. Screenshots of her post quickly circulated on social media, igniting both support and debate.
While many in the entertainment industry expressed sorrow over Kirk’s death, Ricci’s willingness to publicly challenge the tendency to overlook a public figure’s controversial views after their passing resonated with many fans. On platforms like X (formerly Twitter), supporters commended Ricci for refusing to gloss over Kirk’s record, especially at a time when public sentiment might favor silence or polite mourning.
Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during a speech at Utah Valley University, reportedly while addressing a question about mass shootings committed by transgender people. The shocking nature of his death prompted an outpouring of reactions from across the political spectrum—some expressing grief, others seizing the moment to critique the ideas he championed.
Ricci is not alone in her approach. Several other celebrities have also used their platforms to highlight Kirk’s controversial remarks and positions:
– Madison Bailey ( Outer Banks ) reminded her followers of Kirk’s statements on sexual violence and race, sharing clips of him saying he’d want his daughter to have a child conceived by rape and expressing skepticism about Black pilots’ qualifications. She clarified, “I don’t promote violence, just reminding y’all who y’all are mourning.”
– Jameela Jamil reposted activist Matt Bernstein, who argued that Kirk’s death is inseparable from the gun violence epidemic in America—an issue Kirk opposed regulating. Bernstein wrote, “The tragic irony is, Kirk’s death may well have been prevented by the policies he opposed.”
– Sophia Bush ( One Tree Hill ) acknowledged the tragedy of Kirk’s death and the pain for his family, but did not shy away from condemning his rhetoric. She described Kirk’s legacy as “hideously damaging” to women, LGBTQ people, people of color, Muslims, and anyone who was “different than him.” Bush also noted the “heinous irony” that Kirk was killed by the very gun access he fought to protect.
Bush concluded with a note on empathy and self-reflection, explaining that while she vehemently opposes everything Kirk stood for, she also recognizes the tragedy of his loss for his loved ones.
Kirk’s death has not only prompted mourning but also renewed scrutiny of the ideas he promoted as co-founder of Turning Point USA. While some choose to focus on condolences, others—like Ricci, Bailey, Jamil, and Bush—see this moment as an opportunity to confront the impact of his rhetoric and remind the public of the stakes involved in the issues he championed.
Charlie Kirk’s assassination is both a tragedy and a flashpoint for debate about how society should remember public figures with divisive legacies. Christina Ricci and other celebrities have sparked a necessary conversation about accountability, the power of public memory, and the importance of not overlooking the real-life consequences of controversial beliefs—even in the wake of tragedy.
