Jamie Lee Curtis clarifies remarks after ‘mistranslation’ row
“Curtis says a viral excerpt ‘mistranslated’ her comments.”
Key points
- Curtis says a viral excerpt ‘mistranslated’ her comments.
- She separates acknowledgment of faith from political endorsement.
- Actor stresses nuance: support for Israel but objection to Gaza’s destruction.
- Vows not to be ‘careful’ or sanitized in interviews.
Jamie Lee Curtis has clarified that her recent comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk were misinterpreted. Speaking on the ‘WTF with Marc Maron’ podcast, the Oscar-winning actor became emotional while reflecting on the controversy and said an excerpt circulating online distorted her meaning. Curtis said she was not endorsing Kirk’s views; instead, she was referring to his expressions of faith, which she said were misunderstood in translation. She argued that public debate often refuses nuance, noting she can both support Israel’s right to exist and oppose the devastation in Gaza. Rejecting calls to temper her opinions, Curtis said she refuses to be “careful” to avoid backlash, adding that authenticity matters more than offering neutral small talk. The star maintained that holding two seemingly contradictory thoughts should not invite vilification and reiterated that her remarks were framed inaccurately in viral posts.
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