400 entertainers co-sign ACLU letter supporting Jimmy Kimmel

Anastasia Tsioulcas

September 22, 2025 / 11:01 am

Over 400 actors, musicians and film directors have signed an open letter organized by the American Civil Liberties Union decrying "a dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation" after ABC indefinitely suspended late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel last week under pressure from the Trump Administration.

The signatories include many A-list stars, including performers who have had years-long professional relationships with ABC and Disney, its parent company, including Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and current Marvel and Star Wars star Pedro Pascal. The signers also include Selena Gomez and Olivia Rodrigo, who both had early success as Disney actors.

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