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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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…
Hundreds of Hollywood stars signed an open letter from the American Civil Liberties Union today calling on Americans to fight to defend and preserve constitutionally protected rights following the suspension of TV host Jimmy Kimmel.
Over 400 celebrities sign 'Defend Free Speech' letter, backing Jimmy Kimmel
More than 400 celebrities have signed an open letter with the American Civil Liberties Union criticizing ABC's suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” over comments the late-night host made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “Last week, Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air after the government threatened a private company with retaliation, marking a dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation," the letter, which was publ…
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