(NewsNation) — Kristin Chenoweth has addressed the controversy around her comments regarding the death of right wing podcaster Charlie Kirk.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Chenoweth, who’s starring in the Broadway musical “The Queen of Versailles,” said the backlash from her fans over saying she was upset over Kirk’s death “almost broke” her.

The “Wicked” star has commented under Kirk’s final Instagram post, writing, “I’m. So. Upset. Didn’t always agree but appreciated some perspectives. What a heartbreak.”

Backlash followed her comment, especially from LGBTQ+ fans, who expressed that Kirk posed a danger to their community.

“I saw what happened (to Kirk) online with my own eyes, and I had a human moment of reflection. … It’s no secret that I’m an advocate for the LGBTQ+ c

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