Celebrities who paid tribute to Charlie Kirk after his assassination – from Chris Pratt to Nicola Peltz Beckham and Andy Cohen
Since news of his assassination broke, commentators, politicians and activists have shared messages honouring the right wing political activist's life
By Callum Wells
Charlie Kirk, the right-wing activist and Turning Point USA co-founder, was fatally shot last Wednesday (September 10), while speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
The incident unfolded in front of around 3,000 people when an alleged sniper fired a high-powered bolt-action rifle from a rooftop about 142 yards away, striking Kirk in the neck. Suspected shooter 22-year-old Tyler Robinson fled the scene but was arrested two days later in Washington County, Utah, following a 33-hour manhunt.
Robinson remains in custody and has not cooperated with investigators, though his family and associates are believed to be assisting.
Since news of his assassination broke, public figures across social media have paid their respects, with commentators, politicians and activists sharing messages honouring Kirk’s life.
Below, Attitude has rounded up some of the highest profile names to have offered their support publicly – from Chris Pratt to Nicola Peltz Beckham, Andy Cohen, Donald Trump, Stephen King and Rosie O’Donnell.
President Donald Trump on Truth Social:
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
Former president Barack Obama on X:
“We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.”
Vice president JD Vance on X:
“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.”
Chris Pratt on X:
“Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country. We need God’s grace. God help us.”
We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 10, 2025
Josh Duhamel on Instagram:
“RIP Charlie Kirk. Please remember, no matter what your political beliefs, that this man had a wife and two beautiful children who no longer have him. Please pray for this madness to stop.”
Andy Cohen on X:
“This is an incredibly sad day for our country. A horror.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger on X:
“My heart is with Charlie Kirk’s family, and with the United States. Politics has become a disease in this country, and it’s deadly. But don’t listen to the pessimists who say there is no cure. There is a cure. It is inside of us. We must find our better angels and walk back from the extremes. If we can’t agree on anything else, we must find agreement that we don’t solve our debates with violence. This is a horrible tragedy. May it also be a moment for everyone to rediscover their humanity.”
Kid Rock on X:
“God Bless Charlie Kirk. A true PATRIOT. Pray for him. Kid Rock.”
My heart is with Charlie Kirk’s family, and with the United States.
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) September 10, 2025
Politics has become a disease in this country, and it’s deadly. But don’t listen to the pessimists who say there is no cure.
There is a cure. It is inside of us. We must find our better angels and walk back…
Amber Rose on Instagram:
“Charlie was the only person that spoke to me right before my RNC speech. His speech was right before mine. He told me that I was gonna do great, just breathe and that I was standing up for my country! Thank you Charlie for being the voice of reason you will truly be missed. Sending love to all of his friends and family.”
Nicola Peltz Beckham on Instagram:
“Violence is never the answer. Ever. Today was a dark day for America. No matter what your political views are no one should be murdered for freedom of speech.”
Kristin Chenoweth on Instagram:
“Such a sad, senseless, and disgusting act! Wow….prayers for the Kirk family and prayers for our nation.”
Rosie O’Donnell on Instagram:
“No just no – do not become the murderer – this is wrong on every level- #werallamericans.”
Piers Morgan on X:
“The shooting was an appalling assault on free speech and democracy.”
Russell Brand on X:
“He was a good, strange Christian man. Dear God please comfort his family. This may be the Turning Point he dedicated his short life to. RIP ‘Right-Wing Rainman’.”
Jimmy Kimmel on Instagram:
“Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that it is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human? On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence.”
Stephen Colbert, The Late Show:
“After our scripts for tonight’s show were finished this afternoon, we here at The Late Show learned that Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing activist was killed at a speaking engagement in Utah. Our condolences go out to his family and all of his loved ones. I’m old enough to personally remember the political violence of the 1960s, and I hope it is obvious to everyone in America that political violence does not solve any of our political differences. Political violence only leads to more political violence, and I pray with all my heart that this is the abhorrent action of a mad man and not a sign of things to come.”
Roseanne Barr on X:
“Ignore the demons. Especially online. They want you angry and traumatized. Band together in love for Charlie.”
Dr. Phil on X:
“Charlie Kirk, husband, father, friend, American, has been assassinated. His spirit, passion and message will live on. Prayers for his soul and his wife and children.”
Jake Paul on X:
“Charlie Kirk got shot for telling the truth. That is literally it. What a mentally sick time we are living through. We need god more than ever. Praying for Charlie’s family and praying for these evil people to heal.”
Stephen King on X:
“The motivation of the man who shot Charlie Kirk isn’t clear (although he’s probably mentally unstable–duh). What is clear is it was another example of American gun violence.”
Charlie Puth on Instagram (reposting Barack Obama):
“We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight.”