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Seyfried feared for life, hired bodyguard after backlash
18 Jun
Summary
- Seyfried hired a bodyguard due to backlash from comments.
- She expressed concern for her children's safety voicing opinions.
- The actress refused to apologize for calling Charlie Kirk 'hateful'.
Actress Amanda Seyfried disclosed that she hired a bodyguard last year due to the intense backlash she experienced following comments made about Charlie Kirk. Seyfried stated that she perceived an "outsized fear and hatred" directed at her and that her experience, though a "small fraction," was significant enough to warrant safety measures.
Seyfried emphasized her desire for her children to feel safe voicing opinions, which led to her hiring security. She had previously clarified her stance on social media, stating she could be angry about misogyny and racism while also finding Kirk's murder disturbing.
In a separate interview in December 2025, Seyfried reiterated that she would not apologize for her comments. She asserted the factual basis of her statements and her freedom to hold opinions, noting that her voice had been "stolen and recontextualized." A spokesperson for Turning Point USA suggested Seyfried deserved the backlash for her remarks.
