Former Broadway “Wicked” actress Kristin Chenoweth said the backlash to her sympathetic social media post on Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s death “nearly broke” her on Monday.
The Broadway star spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about her latest role in the play “The Queen of Versailles” when she was asked about her Instagram post reacting to Kirk’s assassination in September.
“I’m. So. Upset. Didn’t always agree but appreciated some perspectives. What a heartbreak. His young family. I know where he is now. Heaven. But still,” Chenoweth wrote at the time.
Chenoweth received intense backlash from her fans , who accused her of betraying the LGBTQ+ community by mourning the conservative activist.
“It was tough on me, but I’m not going to answer any questions about it becaus

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