Over 400 Artists, Including Pedro Pascal and Mark Ruffalo, Rally for Kimmel, Warn Against 'Government Threats'

Although Jimmy Kimmel's show is currently not airing, his influence continues to resonate throughout Hollywood.

This past Monday, a coalition of over 400 artists, orchestrated by the ACLU, voiced their backing for Jimmy Kimmel following the suspension of his program by ABC—a subsidiary of Disney—due to controversial remarks concerning Charlie Kirk and pressure from FCC head Brendan Carr.

"We cannot permit governmental threats against our free speech," the ACLU-led letter declared. "Actions by authorities aiming to intimidate artists, the press, and corporations as reprisal for their expressions undermine the very essence of life in a free society."

The suspension of Kimmel's show is described in the letter as "a troubling precedent for our nation's freedom of expression," emphasizing an enduring love for the country across all political views. Both talk show titans and political figures have denounced ABC's course of action.

Notable Signatories

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, known for her role in "Veep," highlighted the letter on Threads, cautioning that "if one of us is targeted, we all are." She also shared an image with Kimmel, denouncing, "SHAME on ABC."

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo, famous for portraying the Hulk in Marvel films, expressed his concerns about the suspension on various social media platforms.

In a discussion on Threads about Disney's financial performance, Ruffalo warned, "Things will deteriorate even more if they decide to scrap his show. Disney does not want to be remembered as the company that divided America."

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal, recognized for his leading role in the Disney+ series "The Mandalorian," is slated to reprise his role in a forthcoming Star Wars film.

He shared a photograph with Kimmel on Instagram, captioned "Defend #FreeSpeech Defend #DEMOCRACY," rallying support over the weekend.