Selma Blair's Support for Charlie Kirk Sparks Online Outrage
Selma Blair Under Fire for Shocking Tribute to Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk After His Tragic Assassination
In a stunning display of controversy, actress Selma Blair has found herself at the center of a heated scandal after sharing her support for conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the wake of his tragic assassination. The 53-year-old Legally Blonde star's comments have sparked outrage among fans and critics alike, who are now questioning her judgment and values.
According to sources close to the situation, Blair took to Instagram to leave a heartfelt tribute on one of Kirk's posts after he was tragically shot dead at the age of 31 at Utah Valley University last Wednesday. The shocking tribute read: "This incredible man. Who would go into the cauldron of indoctrination. And use logic to have dialogue. I am sick for his family. For all of us."
The comments were quickly spotted by fans and shared on social media platform Reddit, where they sparked a heated debate about Blair's opinions and values. Many of her followers expressed their disappointment and shock at her tribute, with some even calling for her to be "canceled." One fan wrote: "Whooooaaaa, I've never seen this comment before. Holy s**t. Man, this bums me out." Another chimed in: "I kind of miss the days before social media when celebrities didn't share every thought that entered their head."
But what's even more shocking is that Blair has a history of making inflammatory comments on social media. Last year, she sparked outrage with a now-deleted post calling for the deportation of Democratic representatives Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib, who are both Muslim women. In the since-deleted comment, she referred to them as "terrorist-supporting goons" and claimed that Islam has destroyed Muslim countries.
The backlash was swift and fierce, with disability advocate Maria Town coming forward to share her scathing comments about Blair's Islamophobic post. Town, who is President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities, had previously worked with Blair on a project but clashed with her when she confronted her about the comment.
In a statement, Town wrote: "I was shocked and disappointed by Selma's comment. As someone who has worked to promote inclusion and acceptance of people with disabilities, I was appalled by her Islamophobic post. When I tried to talk to her about it, she hung up on me."
Blair later issued an apology for the comment, claiming that she had "inadvertently conflated Muslims with fundamentalists." But it seems that this latest scandal has left many fans and critics questioning whether she truly understands the harm caused by her words.
The controversy surrounding Blair's comments comes just days after Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, 22, was taken into custody in connection with the assassination. According to FBI director Kash Patel, Robinson had written a note saying he was going to "take out" Kirk before he shot him dead. The note was found in Robinson's partner's home and has been confirmed by forensic evidence.
As the investigation into Kirk's tragic death continues, many are left wondering what drove Robinson to commit such a heinous crime. Was it a twisted desire for revenge or a misguided sense of justice? Whatever the reason, one thing is clear: Charlie Kirk's assassination has sparked a national conversation about free speech and the limits of dissent.
So, will Selma Blair be held accountable for her inflammatory comments? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: this scandal has left many fans and critics questioning whether she truly values inclusion, acceptance, and respect.