In a public disagreement, Jennifer Aniston slams Disney in regard to the Network's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night program, calling it "dangerous" and "unthinkable." The controversy stems from a statement made by Kimmel concerning the murder of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing provocateur, whom they did not like and defected from their network, which is owned by Disney.
Jennifer Aniston said subscriptions to streaming services such as Disney and Hulu "spoke volumes"about their validity, and warned that nothing good would come of this other than wider implications of trust both for the media and corporate accountability.
Regarding the controversy, the suspension followed Kimmel's monologue remark he made regarding the murder of Kirk, "It looks like the right attempted to leverage a politically charged death into continuing justifiable violence as it related to Kirk." His show was suspended in the middle of September 2025, amidst mounting pressure from local TV affiliates, along with the FCC.
Disney and its ABC division subsequently declared that Kimmel's show would be resuming after the "thoughtful conversations"; however, the sentiment among members of the industry is that the incident has sparked a conversation about larger issues involving corporate decision-making, political influence, and free expression in the entertainment business.
Aniston's comments come against a backdrop of a larger pushback in Hollywood; over 400 industry members signed a public letter denouncing what they called a “dark moment for freedom of speech,” with many of the signatories making connections to calls for boycotts of Disney’s services and products.
As the turmoil plays out, streaming subscriptions, pressure from networks, and reactions from viewers are at the forefront of discussions in the entertainment business. Aniston’s bold remarks highlight a growing worry among performers and creators around media companies and how they respond in respect of controversies that pertain to speech, politics, and corporate governance.
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