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The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was not mentioned during an otherwise highly political broadcast of the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night.

While many of the celebrities at Los AngelesPalestine and condemned Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, there was a deafening silence over the fatal shooting of the Turning Point USA founder.

Just four days before the glitzy red carpet event, the 31-year-old Trump ally was shot in the neck after beginning a Q&A session as part of his ‘American Comeback Tour’ in front of a 3,000-person crowd at Utah Valley University.

The politically-charged killing of the outspoken Republican made international headlines, but not one of the Hollywood stars acknowledged Wednesday’s tumultuous events in their speeches.

Some people watching television’s biggest night from home took to social media to express their anger at the silence over Kirk’s death, which the U.S. president condemned as a ‘heinous assassination’ and an act of ‘political violence’.

‘So they decided to be non political this year is why NO Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk at the #Emmys,’ said one angry 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?!?’

Javier Bardem, 56, was among the Hollywood stars to express their support for Palestine on Sunday at the show from the Peacock Theater at LA Live in Los Angeles

Hannah Einbinder accepts Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Emmy for Hacks

Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, 30, after winning the honors for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, ended her speech saying: ‘Free Palestine!’

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 celebrities remained silent on Kirk, many of Sunday’s speeches were full of references to contemporary political issues. Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, 30, used the end of her acceptance speech to spotlight Palestine.

After picking up the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, the actress concluded her address saying: ‘Finally, go birds, f**k ICE and free Palestine – thank you!’

Comic actress Megan Stalter, 35, another breakout star from HBO’s Hacks, had the phrase ‘Ceasefire!’ written on her purse on the red carpet. ‘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?’

Javier Bardem was another one of the Hollywood celebrities to voice his support for Palestine on Sunday’s red carpet, 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, who wore a black and white keffiyeh around his neck, urged those watching to support the pro-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’s October 7 massacre.

A number of social media users vented their displeasure at Kirk’s death not being acknowledged by Emmys organizers

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‘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, Bardem, 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 organisation efforts he and others in Hollywood are taking amid the politically-tense situation.

‘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.’

Megan Stalter at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California

Kirk was participating in a ‘Prove Me Wrong’ debate at Utah Valley University when he was fatally shot

Emmy Awards 2025 winners: AT A GLANCE

Best Drama Series: The Pitt

Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle – The Pitt

Best Supporting Acress in a Drama Series – Katherine LaNasa

Best Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower – Severance

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman – Severance

Best Limited or Anthology Series: Adolescence

Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Stephen Graham – Adolescence

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Owen Cooper – Adolescence

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Erin Doherty – Adolescence

Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Cristin Milioti – The Penguin

Noah Wyle led The Pitt to a massive night which included Best Drama Series

Best Comedy Series: The Studio

Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen – The Studio

Best Directing for a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen – The Studio

Best Writing for a Comedy Series – Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez

Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart – Hacks

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Einbinder – Hacks

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeff Hiller – Somebody Somewhere

Best Talk Series: The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Best Scripted Variety Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

Outstanding Variety Special (Live): SNL 50: The Anniversary Special

Best Reality Competition Series: The Traitors

Seth Rogen and The Studio earned an impressive 13 Primetime Emmys

The actor was nominated for best supporting actor in a limited series for his role in Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

Einbinder was one of the thousands of actors, directors and other film industry professionals – including Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, Tilda Swinton and Olivia Colman – who signed the Film Workers for Palestine pledge to boycott Israeli film companies ‘implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people’.

She was asked backstage to elaborate on her pro-Palestine speech and decision to sign the boycott pledge.

‘I feel like it is my obligation as a Jewish person to distinguish Jews from the State of Israel, because our religion and our culture is such an important and long standing institution that is really separate to this sort of ethno-nationalist state,’ she told the press, reported Deadline.

‘Boycotting is an effective tool to create pressure on the powers that be to meet the moment. The Film Workers for Palestine boycott does not boycott individuals, it only boycotts institutions that are directly complicit in the genocide … I think it’s an important measure, so I was happy to be a part of it.’

Another pointed political reference came after HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver claimed the award for Best Writing for a Variety Series.

The show’s senior writer, Daniel O’Brien, said in the acceptance speech: ‘We share this category – we are honoured 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 followed 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 the U.S. President amid CBS and Paramount’s $8-billion merger.