Jennifer Coolidge's Emmy Night Upended by Charlie Kirk Controversy
Jennifer Coolidge's Shocking Secret: The White Lotus Star Follows Right-Wing Provocateur Charlie Kirk on Instagram!
In a jaw-dropping revelation that has left fans reeling, actress Jennifer Coolidge, 64, has been exposed as a secret admirer of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk. The Emmy Award-winning star was caught following the murdered commentator on social media - and it's sparked a heated debate among her devoted fan base.
As Coolidge walked the red carpet at Sunday night's Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, her Instagram followers were shocked to discover that she had been quietly following none other than Kirk, who was tragically assassinated last week in Utah. A screenshot of Coolidge's followers posted by user @oocwhitelotus sent shockwaves through the internet, with many fans expressing their disappointment and outrage.
"I'm done with Jennifer Coolidge after this," wrote one account, shaking its head in disgust. "Ummm please tell me this isn't real," begged another, as if hoping to wake up from a terrible nightmare.
The backlash was swift and merciless, with some fans accusing Coolidge of being a hypocrite for embracing Kirk's right-wing views while pretending to be a champion of LGBTQ+ rights. "Okay, this one hurts," wrote one fan, echoing the sentiments of many others who felt betrayed by their beloved actress.
"Jennifer Coolidge was following Charlie Kirk on IG?" asked another user incredulously. "They took her from us." The pain and betrayal were palpable as fans struggled to come to terms with the news.
But not everyone was quick to judge. Some fans defended Coolidge, pointing out that she follows a wide range of people on social media - including Democrats like Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and Jill Biden. "Following someone on social media doesn't imply endorsement," wrote one fan sensibly.
Indeed, it seems that Coolidge's Instagram account is managed by her team, with some fans speculating that she may not even use the platform herself. "Jennifer probably doesn't even use her own Insta," said one fan. "It's probs her PR."
The controversy surrounding Coolidge's social media following comes as the actress made headlines for a wild joke about Ozempic while presenting the Emmys. The comedian, known for her witty one-liners and sassy humor, quipped that winning an Emmy was actually a nightmare - not the dream she thought it would be.
"I can tell you from experiencing winning," Coolidge deadpanned. "It's not all it's cracked up to be. It's really not, you know?" The actress referenced her recent win for her supporting role as Tanya McQuoid-Hunt in HBO hit drama The White Lotus, and even poked fun at her fellow nominees.
"We were all supposed to go on a trip to Ibiza, and I found out that I wasn't included," Coolidge joked. "And the only reason I knew that was because Elizabeth Debicki and I have the same Ozempic dealer. At least hers is working! But now that I think about it, winning the Emmy, I think it might have been the worst thing that's ever happened to me."
The star also cracked a joke about HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, where she plays a horny grandmother having a colonoscopy during a power outage. "I played a lot of levels," she quipped, prompting laughs from the audience.
As for her secret admiration for Charlie Kirk, it remains to be seen how this will affect Coolidge's reputation among her fans - and whether she'll continue to follow him on Instagram now that his account has been deleted.
One thing is certain: Jennifer Coolidge is a star who always keeps us guessing.