Chris Pratt leads the Hollywood stars reacting to Charlie Kirk shooting: ‘God help us’

Hollywood celebrities have reacted to the tragic shooting of political conservative activist Charlie Kirk on occurred on Wednesday while he was speaking at Utah Valley University.

Kirk, 31, passed away after being shot in the neck by a single bullet while addressing a crowd outside on the campus sending shock waves through the conservative movement.

The TPUSA star leaves behind his wife Erika, whom he married in 2021, and their children: a daughter, three, and son, 16-months-old. 

MCU and Jurassic World star Chris Pratt was just one of the Hollywood stars who took to social media to offer thoughts on the assassination.

The actor shared on X: ‘Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country. We need God’s grace. God help us.’ 

Chris Pratt led Hollywood stars who took to social media to offer thoughts on the assassination 

Chris Pratt was just one of the stars who took to social media to offer thoughts on the assassination and penned on X: ‘Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country. We need God’s grace. God help us’

Pratt’s wife Katherine Schwarzenegger also responded to the shooting by reposting a tweet from her mother Maria Shriver. 

The post read: ‘This is a violent act of hate that we all must denounce, all of us, regardless of party. This is reprehensible, horrendous violence that affects each and every one of us.’  

This Is Us star Mandy Moore also took to her Instagram stories to share a message posted by Momsdemandaction.org which read: ‘Gun violence doesn’t care about ideology.’ 

The actress offered her own caption as well, writing: ‘There is no room for political violence in this discourse. Ever.

‘You can disagree with someone’s beliefs but this is a terrifying consequence of the world we’re living in and it’s a cancer.’ 

Moore concluded: ‘I can’t stop thinking about Charlie Kirk’s wife and their small kids. My heart is with them and all who loved him.’ 

She later shared a second repost that noted a school shooting occurred around the same time that Kirk was killed. 

‘Bullets don’t know and don’t care if you are a Republican or Democrat,’ the original poster wrote, adding that it was ‘time for Republicans and Democrats to find a way to work together to reduce gun violence.’

The actor’s wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, also responded to the shooting by reposting a tweet from Maria Shriver

The post read: ‘This is a violent act of hate that we all must denounce, all of us, regardless of party. This is reprehensible, horrendous violence that affects each and every one of us’

Mandy Moore took to her Instagram stories to share a message posted by Momsdemandaction.org which read: ‘Gun violence doesn’t care about ideology’; Moore seen in April in L.A. 

The This Is Us actress then offered her own caption by writing, ‘There is no room for political violence in this discourse. Ever’

Moore shared a second repost later that noted a school shooting occurred around the same time that Kirk was killed. ‘Bullets don’t know and don’t care if you are a Republican or Democrat,’ the original poster wrote

Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol reposted a statement shared by Turning Point USA – which had been co-founded by Kirk

Candace Cameron Bure shared a photo of Kirk to her main Instagram page as well as a moving message 

The Full House alum wrote, ‘We love you Charlie. Well done good and faithful servant’ 

Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol reposted a statement shared by Turning Point USA – which had been co-founded by Kirk. 

‘It is with heavy heart that we confirm that Charles James Kirk has been murdered by a gunshot that took place during Turning Point USA’s “The American Comeback Tour” campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. 

‘May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving Savior, who suffered and died for Charlie.’ 

The message concluded with, ‘We ask the everyone keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. We ask that you please respect their privacy and dignity at this time.’ 

Candace Cameron Bure shared a photo of Kirk to her main Instagram page as well as the message, ‘We love you Charlie. Well done good and faithful servant.’ 

Jake Paul took to X and wrote, ‘Charlie Kirk got shot for telling the truth. That is literally it. 

‘What a mentally sick time we are living through. We need god more than ever Praying for Charlie’s family and praying for these evil people to heal.’ 

Danica Patrick shared a post from Upward News to her Instagram stories which announced Kirk’s death. 

Jake Paul took to X and wrote, ‘Charlie Kirk got shot for telling the truth. That is literally it’; Paul seen in July in London 

Danica Patrick shared a post from Upward News to her Instagram stories which announced Kirk’s death; seen in 2019 in Las Vegas 

In text added towards the top, the former pro race car driver wrote: ‘I can’t believe it. What is wrong with people?’

Arnold Schwarzenegger also took to X to share a message to his followers and penned, ‘My heart is with Charlie Kirk’s family, and with the United States’; seen in 2023 in NYC 

In text added towards the top, the former pro race car driver wrote: ‘I can’t believe it. What is wrong with people? 

‘We have an epidemic of mental illness. Praying so much for his family and everyone that knows him and loves him.’ 

Arnold Schwarzenegger also took to X to share a message to his followers and penned, ‘My heart is with Charlie Kirk’s family, and with the United States.’ 

The former governor of California continued, ‘Politics has become a disease in this country, and it’s deadly. But don’t listen to the pessimists who say there is no cure.’ 

He added, ‘There is a cure. It is inside of us. We must find our better angels and walk back from the extremes. If we can’t agree on anything else, we must find agreement that we don’t solve our debates with violence.

‘This is a horrible tragedy. May it also be a moment for everyone to rediscover their humanity.’ 

Rosie O’Donnell shared a picture of Kirk to her Instagram page as well as the caption, ‘no just no – do not become the murderer – this is wrong on every level – #werallamericans.’ 

Dr. Phil uploaded a video to his X account where he shared the news of Kirk’s death and wrote, ‘Charlie Kirk, husband, father, friend, American, has been assassinated. 

‘This is a horrible tragedy. May it also be a moment for everyone to rediscover their humanity,’ the actor added 

Rosie O’Donnell shared a picture of Kirk to her Instagram page as well as the caption, ‘no just no – do not become the murderer – this is wrong on every level – #werallamericans’

Jimmy Kimmel also took to Instagram and shared the message to his main page: ‘Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that is is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human?’

The late night talk show host continued, ‘On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence’

Stephen King tweeted on X: ‘The motivation of the man who shot Charlie Kirk isn’t clear (although he’s probably mentally unstable — duh). What is clear is it was another example of American gun violence’

Roseanne Barr jumped to X and simply penned, ‘Devastated,’ followed by another tweet which read: ‘Ignore the demons. Especially online. They want you angry and traumatized. Band together in love for Charlie’

‘His spirit, passion and message will live on. Prayers for his soul and his wife and children.’ 

Jimmy Kimmel also took to Instagram and shared the message to his main page: ‘Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that is is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human?’ 

The late night talk show host continued, ‘On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence.’

Stephen King tweeted on X: ‘The motivation of the man who shot Charlie Kirk isn’t clear (although he’s probably mentally unstable — duh). What is clear is it was another example of American gun violence.’  

Roseanne Barr jumped to X and simply penned, ‘Devastated,’ followed by another tweet which read: ‘Ignore the demons. Especially online. They want you angry and traumatized. Band together in love for Charlie.’ 

Real Housewives Of Atlanta alumna Kim Zolciak shared a video of Kirk with his daughter on her Instagram stories and added the text, ‘Absolutely heartbreaking.’ 

Mormon Wives star Jennifer Affleck shared a photo of Kirk with his family, captioning it, ‘Came home to the most heartbreaking news. Sending all my love and prayers to his wife and babies.’ 

President Donald Trump also responded to the death of Charlie Kirk with a post on Truth Social. 

Real Housewives Of Atlanta alum Kim Zolciak shared a video of Kirk with his daughter on her Instagram stories and added the text, ‘Absolutely heartbreaking’

Mormon Wives star Jennifer Affleck shared a photo of Kirk with his family, captioning it, ‘Came home to the most heartbreaking news. Sending all my love and prayers to his wife and babies’

President Donald Trump also responded to the death of Charlie Kirk with a post on Truth Social; seen in 2018 in Washington D.C. 

‘The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,’ he wrote 

The American flag at the White House has been lowered half-staff in memory of Kirk and will remain so until sunset on September 14 (seen above) 

Patel later followed up with a separate post to reveal that the person of interest was released

‘The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.

‘He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!’

The American flag at the White House has been lowered half-staff in memory of Kirk and will remain so until sunset on September 14. 

FBI director Kash Patel initially shared that a ‘suspect’ of the ‘horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. 

‘Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with @fbi. We will provide updates when able.’

Patel later followed up with a separate post to reveal that the person of interest was released.

‘The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency.’