Overview

• Speaking at San Sebastián on Sept. 21 while promoting Couture, Jolie answered a question on free speech by saying, “I love my country, but I don’t at this time recognize my country.”
• She added that “anything… that divides or limits personal expressions and freedoms… is very dangerous,” called the moment “very, very heavy times,” and said she would choose her words carefully.
• Reports placed her comments in the context of ABC/Disney pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the host’s remarks about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
• People noted the suspension followed public pressure that included statements from FCC chair Brendan Carr and prompted pushback from Hollywood unions and other late‑night hosts.
• USA Today reported Kimmel is expected to return to air on Tuesday, Sept. 23, as Jolie continues her festival run with Couture, directed by Alice Winocour and competing at San Sebastián.