400 Hollywood Elites Slam Donald Trump's Rule as New "McCarthy era," Calls to Revoke Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Grow Louder

Published 09/22/2025, 11:53 AM EDT

In the high-stakes world of late-night television, few personalities provoke public debate like Jimmy Kimmel. Known for blending sharp humor with incisive social commentary, his recent remarks about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk ignited a massive firestorm, prompting ABC to suspend his widely watched program. The controversy spread through media circles, fueling intense discussions about free speech, responsibility, and the power of celebrity voices. And now Hollywood celebrities have come together to support Kimmel and slam Donald Trump.

Hollywood’s biggest names are roaring back, uniting to challenge Donald Trump’s rule while defending Jimmy Kimmel, as calls to overturn his suspension grow louder, turning late-night controversy into a cultural lightning rod.

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Marvel celebrities Tom Hanks, Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jason Bateman, and Martin Short have joined forces in a bold stand for free speech, signing an open letter organized by the American Civil Liberties Union to protest Disney’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Highlighting the stakes, Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the ACLU, said in an open letter, reported by Variety, “We now find ourselves in a modern McCarthy era, facing exactly the type of heavy-handed government censorship our Constitution rightfully forbids," as per ACLU.

Anthony D. Romero further added, Hollywood heavyweights including Ariana DeBose, Jane Fonda, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Regina King, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Diego Luna, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Natalie Portman have united in defense of Jimmy Kimmel, as per the report. Disney removed his late-night show indefinitely after major station owners, Nexstar and Sinclair, refused to air it following Kimmel’s remarks on Charlie Kirk. The decision has sparked fierce debates over censorship, free speech, and corporate influence in media. With Hollywood stars rallying behind Kimmel, attention now turns to Eminem and his take on the unfolding drama.

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Speculation is running wild about Eminem’s stance on the controversy, and fans are eager to find out which side, if any, the rap legend has chosen to support.

Eminem remains silent, or has he weighed in on Jimmy Kimmel?

A recent Instagram post claimed that Eminem had taken a stand after Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC show was pulled, quoting him saying, “I’ve built a career on saying what I want, even when people hated it” This sparked a frenzy among fans, inspiring rap tributes and endless social media discussions suggesting the rapper had spoken out. In reality, the entire buzz is false. Eminem has not made any statement regarding the controversy, leaving the speculation completely baseless and unverified.

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On Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel addressed Charlie Kirk’s death, sparking immediate outrage that prompted Nexstar to pull his show and Sinclair to air a special remembrance program. FCC Chair Brendan Carr condemned the comments, demanding action, which led fans to speculate about potential replacements, and rumors quickly spread, disguised as facts, similar to the speculation surrounding Eminem. Now, Hollywood celebrities have openly stepped forward, defending Kimmel and condemning the backlash, making their collective support impossible to ignore in the ongoing controversy.

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What do you think about Hollywood celebrities coming together to support Jimmy Kimmel and slam Donald Trump? Let us know in the comments below.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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