Jamie Lee Curtis PRAISES Stephen Colbert Amid ‘Very Un-American’ Cancellation (Exclusive)
Jamie Lee Curtis PRAISES Stephen Colbert Amid ‘Very Un‑American’ Cancellation (Exclusive)
When CBS announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert would end in May 2026, early reactions poured in—from peers, pundits, and fans. But perhaps one of the most striking endorsements came from Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis, who spoke out forcefully against the decision—and added her voice to a growing chorus of concern over media freedom.
🎤 A Voice from the Red Carpet
On July 17, while attending the Culture Awards in Los Angeles, Jamie Lee Curtis had this to say to the press:
“It’s bad … I really like him. He’s smart and funny and a lovely human.” Reddit+1Reddit+1Cosmopolitan+10thenews.com.pk+10The Express Tribune+10
She didn’t stop there. Highlighting the broader context, she decried efforts to defund public broadcasting—such as NPR and PBS—and warned:
“They’re trying to silence people … But that won’t work. We will just get louder.” Yahoo Lifestyle+7thenews.com.pk+7Arab News PK+7
Her words echoed the sentiment shared by many who see Colbert’s cancellation not just as a programming shift, but a deeper threat to public discourse and truth in media.
🔥 Allies in Late Night: Rallying to the Cause
Curtis’s stance aligns with that of other late-night legends:
Jimmy Kimmel lambasted CBS, posting “Love you Stephen” alongside a profanity directed at the network Arab News PK+1New York Post+1.
Jimmy Fallon expressed shock, calling Colbert “one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it.” Reddit+13Cosmopolitan+13AP News+13
Seth Meyers, Ben Stiller, Adam Scott, Kerry Washington, and Jack Quaid echoed similar sentiments, calling the decision “bullshit,” “awful,” and a blow to public broadcasting The Express Tribune+2Cosmopolitan+2Yahoo Lifestyle+2.
Even Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders suggested the move might be politically motivated, following Colbert’s harsh criticism of a $16 million Trump–Paramount settlement New York Post+2AP News+2Nhà báo guardian+2.
🗽 Why Curtis Called It “Un‑American”
Jamie Lee Curtis didn’t mince words. To her, this isn’t just a programming change—it’s an attack on free speech, expression, and accountability. By calling it “very un‑American,” she framed the cancellation as part of a worrying trend:
Defunding public media (PBS, NPR)
Stifling politically-engaged voices
Consolidation of corporate media power
To Curtis, Colbert’s fight—and his platform—represent principles worth defending.
💥 The Stakes Beyond Late‑Night
CBS has defended its decision as a “purely financial” move amid declining ad revenue and shifting viewership patterns New York Post+4Yahoo Lifestyle+4Cosmopolitan+4Cosmopolitan+7AP News+7The Express Tribune+7Nhà báo guardian. But with high-profile opponents—including Curtis—calling it out, the narrative is changing fast.
This isn’t just about one show; it’s about the future of critical media voices. As Curtis boldly warned, silencing one voice only inspirits others to speak—and speak louder.
🎯 What Comes Next?
Curtis is set to appear on The Late Show in the coming weeks—a symbolic passing of the torch thenews.com.pk+1IMDb+1.
Public broadcasting advocates are ramping up their defense of NPR and PBS.
Late‑night hosts and fans are watching keenly, hoping Colbert’s exit won’t mark a wider retreat from politically minded satire.
📣 Final Thoughts
Jamie Lee Curtis’s defense of Stephen Colbert resonates profoundly—because she’s right. When voices that challenge power are sidelined, it isn’t just entertainment that’s lost—it’s democracy in conversation.
This is more than late-night TV. It’s about whether we tolerate holding institutions accountable or let platforms shrink when they get uncomfortable. Jamie Lee Curtis urges us all: don’t stay silent—get louder.
