September 24, 2025

Hollywood is buzzing! Over 430 famous stars from the entertainment world have joined hands in a bold move to defend free speech. Big names like Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Aniston, and Selena Gomez signed a passionate letter by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). This letter protests the ABC network’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show. Why? Because Jimmy made remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk — comments that set off a media storm. The letter calls this whole situation "a dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation." Imagine that! A huge group of celebrities standing up and saying, "Our voices should never be silenced by those in power—because if it happens to one of us, it happens to all of us." This isn’t about politics, the letter stresses. It’s about protecting everyone’s right to speak freely, no matter what side they are on. Signing alongside the stars were Emmy winners like Noah Wyle, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, and veteran actor Molly Ringwald, plus Tony winners and comedians. On TV, "The View" hosts finally broke their silence after two quiet episodes. Whoopi Goldberg boldly said, "No one silences us," while Ana Navarro criticized Disney’s move saying, "I don't understand how... the government itself is using its weight and power to bully and scare people into silence." Alyssa Farah Griffin added, "The First Amendment is the first for a reason, because you need to be able to hold those in power accountable." Fans are waiting for Jimmy Kimmel’s statement, but so far, the late-night host has stayed silent since his suspension. Meanwhile, the conversation about free speech, media power, and corporate influence is heating up across America. As the ACLU letter ended, "This is the moment to defend free speech across our nation. We encourage all Americans to join us." Is this the start of a bigger fight for voices in media? Stay tuned!

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