Jimmy Kimmel has the support of the Hollywood unions.
SAG-AFTRA and WGA both slammed ABC ’s move to pause Jimmy Kimmel Live! over comments made about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
Kimmel is a member of both unions.
“SAG-AFTRA condemns the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Our society depends on freedom of expression. Suppression of free speech and retaliation for speaking out on significant issues of public concern run counter to the fundamental rights we all rely on. Democracy thrives when diverse points of view are expressed. The decision to suspend airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! is the type of suppression and retaliation that endangers everyone’s freedoms. SAG-AFTRA stands with all media artists and defends their right to express their diverse points of view, and everyone’s right to hea