The assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was not mentioned during Sunday night’s Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast from Los Angeles.
None of the celebrities in attendance at the Peacock Theater mentioned the September 10 murder of the Republican activist while he was speaking on a Utah college campus.
Some social media users vented their displeasure at Tinseltown ignoring the killing of the Turning Point USA founder at Utah Valley University four days earlier, despite the politically-charged killing making international headlines.
‘So they decided to be non political this year is why NO Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk at the #Emmys,’ said one user. ‘What a joke Hollywood has become. I’m sure ratings will be at lowest levels again find out tomorrow.’
Another added: ‘That #CharlieKirk tribute at the #Emmys was very touching. Very well done. What? You say I got that wrong?
‘Couldn’t be! I mean, these bastions of tolerance, peace, love, and wokeness will do it at some point in the show, right? RIGHT?!?’
The assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was not mentioned during Sunday night’s Primetime Emmy awards broadcast from Los Angeles. Pictured July 14
None of the celebrities in attendance mentioned the September 10 murder of the Republican activist while he was speaking on a Utah college campus
One user noted: ‘Charlie Kirk was not mentioned once at the Emmy awards. George Floyd was Mentioned numerous times in previous Emmy awards shows. Absolutely disgusting.’
While Kirk’s death was too hot a topic for Hollywood, other stars didn’t hesitate to express their opinions on other hot button political issues.
Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, 30, after winning the honors for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, ended her speech saying, ‘Finally, go birds, f**k ICE and free Palestine – thank you!’
Javier Bardem was among the Hollywood stars to get political on the red carpet Sunday, referring to a pledge more than 1,800 entertainment industry workers have taken to boycott working with Israeli film companies.
The Oscar-winning actor, 56, urged those watching to support the ‘Free Palestine‘ movement in an interview with Variety, after the pledge was put together earlier this month, just ahead of the two-year anniversary of Hamas invading an Israeli music festival.
‘Here I am today denouncing the genocide in Gaza,’ the No Country for Old Men actor said. ‘I’m talking about the IAGS, which is the International Association of Genocide Scholars, who [have thoroughly studied] genocide and declared [the current Israel-Palestine conflict] a genocide.’
On the red carpet, Barden, a native of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain who is married to fellow A-lister Penelope Cruz, explained his views and objectives in detail.
‘That’s why we ask for a commercial and diplomatic blockade, and also sanctions on Israel to stop the genocide – free Palestine!‘ Bardem said.
Bardem explained of organization efforts he and others in Hollywood are taking amid the politically-tense situation.
The Turning Point USA founder was fatally shot at Utah Valley University four days earlier, and the politically-charged killing made international headlines
A number of social media users vented their displeasure at Kirk’s death not being acknowledged by Emmys organizers
‘We are getting together Film Workers for Palestine,’ Bardem said. ‘It’s a great union [and] group that is getting more and more people attached.
‘It’s also important to clarify to Paramount that we do not target individuals by their identity – that’s absolutely wrong – don’t send that message, that is a wrong thing.’
Bardem continued, ‘What we target are those complicit film companies and institutions that are involved in whitewashing or justifying the genocide of Israel in Gaza and its apartheid regime.’
He added, ‘And we stand with those who fight and stand in solidarity with the oppressed.’
Comic Megan Stalter, 35, had the phrase ‘Cease Fire!’ written on her purse on the red carpet.
Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, 30, after winning the honors fro Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, ended her speech saying, ‘Free Palestine!’
Javier Bardem, 56, was among the Hollywood stars to express their support for Palestine on Sunday at the show from the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles
‘It’s the most important to stick up for people and for peace.’ Stalter told Variety of the political statement. ‘We have to use our platforms.
She posed the question: ‘What’s the point of being at these big events if you’re not going to use your privilege?’
Another sharp political reference came after Last Week Tonight with John Oliver claimed the honors for Best Writing for a Variety Series.
Oliver senior writer Daniel O’Brien said in the acceptance speech: ‘We share this category – we are honored to share it with all writers of late night political comedy while that is still a type of show that’s allowed to exist.’
The remarks came months after the controversial firing of Stephen Colbert from his CBS late night show this past summer, with some saying the left-leaning host was a bargaining chip to appease President Donald Trump amid CBS and Paramount’s $8-billion merger.