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Jamie Lee Curtis Tears Up Discussing Charlie Kirk's Assassination

New York PostSeptember 16, 20252 min56,021 views
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Jamie Lee Curtis's Emotional Reaction

  • 😒 Jamie Lee Curtis became emotional on the WTF podcast with Marc Maron, discussing the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
  • πŸ’‘ Despite political disagreements, Curtis expressed hope that Kirk, whom she referred to as a "man of faith," felt connected to his beliefs at the time of his death.
  • πŸ“Œ Curtis initially misidentified Kirk as "Charlie Christ," explaining it was due to his perceived deep belief.
  • πŸ“Ί The actress also noted her own birth date coincides with President John F. Kennedy's assassination, drawing a parallel to televised American tragedies.

Reactions to Kirk's Death

  • πŸ’” The video highlights disturbing reactions to Kirk's assassination, including a Texas Tech student, Cameron Jazelle Booker, who was seen celebrating his death.
  • 🚨 Booker was arrested and charged with battery, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest following a confrontation at the scene.
  • 🩺 In a separate incident, a New Jersey surgeon, Dr. Matthew Young, resigned after allegedly celebrating Kirk's murder at his workplace.
  • πŸ‘ The summary contrasts these reactions with Curtis's more empathetic response, suggesting some Americans could learn from her.
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