US EditionTom Hanks, Meryl Streep and hundreds of other stars sign letter backing Jimmy Kimmel
- Last week, ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show and Disney and Nexstar pulled the program from their stations.
- The suspension occurred after government warnings of repercussions against private firms in response to remarks Kimmel made regarding the killing of right-wing figure Charlie Kirk.
- More than 400 artists, including Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, signed an ACLU letter condemning these actions as threats to free speech.
- ACLU executive director Anthony D. Romero said in a prepared statement that efforts to intimidate individuals for their speech undermine the core principles of freedom in the United States, and he urged all Americans to stand up for their freedom of expression.
- The suspension sparked widespread debate over censorship and prompted calls for Americans to unite in defending constitutionally protected rights.
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Letter: Free speech is a public right
The recent indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel by ABC and Nexstar Media is more than a programming decision; it’s a dangerous act of censorship that undermines our First Amendment rights. Kimmel’s monologue criticized the political exploitation of Charlie Kirk’s death, calling out hypocrisy and performative grief. Whether one agrees with his tone or not, satire and commentary are protected forms of speech. Silencing a comedian for challenging …
Stars who supported Kimmel amid suspension: Howard Stern, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Anniston, John Oliver and more - The Examiner
Vivian Kwarm New York Daily News As Jimmy Kimmel returns to his late night show on Tuesday, six days after Disney/ABC announced its “indefinite” suspension, several celebrities called for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Stars who supported Kimmel amid suspension: Howard Stern, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Anniston, John Oliver and more appeared first on The Examiner.
More than 400 celebrities supported Jimmy Kimmel and raised their voices against “government threats to our freedom of expression” in an open letter organized by the U.S. Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN More than 400 celebrities have supported Jimmy Kimmel and spoken out against “government threats to our freedom of expression” in an open letter organized by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Selena Gomez, Billy Crystal, Robert DeNiro, Jane Fonda, Rosie O’Donnell, Jason Bateman, Ben Stiller, Christine Baranski, Martin Short, Debra Messing, Jamie Lee Curtis, Olivia R…
400 celebrities — including 4 'Disney Legends' — sign letter defending Jimmy Kimmel
Host Jimmy Kimmel speaking at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.Chris Pizzello/APMore than 400 artists signed a letter organized by the ACLU supporting Jimmy Kimmel.The letter mentioned "government threats to our freedom of speech."Disney owns ABC, the network that suspended Kimmel's show.Jimmy Kimmel is headed back on the airwaves on Tuesday night.Before Disney's Monday afternoon decision, more than 400 a…
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