Overview
- In a Hollywood Reporter interview published Nov. 3, Chenoweth called the outcry "tough" and said it "nearly broke me."
- She said she would not answer further questions about the episode because she has "dealt with it."
- Her initial Instagram reaction after the Sept. 10 shooting at Utah Valley University said she was "So. Upset." and that she appreciated some of Kirk’s perspectives; Kirk, 31, founded Turning Point USA.
- She later told NY1 she had "a human moment of reflection," acknowledged her words hurt some people, and reaffirmed both her Christian faith and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
- On Instagram Stories she called the killing a "sad, senseless and disgusting act" and asked followers to pray for Kirk’s family.