The shockwaves from the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk continue to ripple through the country.
As investigations press forward, voices from across the political spectrum have been weighing in—not just allies, but even those who often stood in sharp opposition to him.
One of the most unexpected tributes came from Hollywood’s Jamie Lee Curtis, who broke down in tears while reflecting on Kirk’s life and faith.
Jamie Lee Curtis Speaks from the Heart
Curtis, best known for her outspokenness and liberal activism, appeared on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast this week.
Mid-conversation, she admitted she couldn’t hold back her emotions when talking about Kirk’s killing, describing it as something she needed to address “because it’s front of mind.”
Though she disagreed with nearly all of his political stances, she called him a “man of faith” and even drew comparisons to Jesus Christ.
A Slip of the Tongue, Then a Deep Reflection
At one point, Curtis mistakenly referred to him as “Charlie Crist”—the former Florida governor—before correcting herself.
She explained that the mix-up happened because the name reminded her of “Christ,” and she saw Kirk’s strong belief as central to who he was.
Despite labeling Donald Trump “draconian” after his return to the White House, she made clear that her respect for Kirk’s spirituality stood apart from politics.
The Weight of a Public Tragedy
The actress admitted she was haunted by the fact that Kirk’s death happened in broad daylight on a university campus, witnessed and replayed across social media.
“I don’t ever want to see that footage,” she said, adding that constant exposure to such violence could be harming society’s sense of humanity.
For her, Kirk wasn’t just a political figure—he was also “a father, a husband, and a man of faith.”
A Personal Connection to Assassinations
Curtis drew a chilling personal link to history, revealing that she was born exactly five years to the day after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
That timing, she explained, made her feel uniquely tied to the national trauma of witnessing public killings.
“We are numb to them,” she reflected, “but they’re still inside us.
Maybe that’s why we’re all feeling this lack of humanity.”
Investigators Build Their Case
Meanwhile, authorities are piecing together the events that led to Kirk’s murder.
The accused shooter, 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson, has so far refused to cooperate with police.
FBI Director Kash Patel revealed chilling details this week, saying Robinson texted someone before the attack that he “had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and was gonna do that.”
Evidence Against the Suspect
Patel confirmed that Robinson “essentially admitted” to the crime during the investigation.
DNA evidence matched him to a towel wrapped around the firearm used in the shooting.
Despite public impatience over the case, Patel urged caution, saying the FBI would not “stylize the evidence” but assured that facts will come out in court.
What Comes Next
Robinson is scheduled to appear before a judge today to formally face charges for Kirk’s death.
The legal process will now determine how justice unfolds, but the cultural reckoning sparked by this assassination is already underway.
For many Americans, whether supporters or opponents of Kirk, the tragedy has reopened painful questions about violence, faith, and the role of public discourse in an increasingly divided nation.