**‘Very Heavy Times’: Angelina Jolie Reacts to Free Speech Decline**

*By Shreya Mukherjee | Sep 22, 2025, 05:30 PM*

Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie recently voiced her concerns regarding the state of free speech in the United States. Speaking at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival, Jolie remarked, “I love my country, but at this time, I don’t recognize my country.” Although she refrained from naming specific individuals or providing detailed context, her comments come amid ongoing controversy surrounding Disney and ABC’s decision to suspend *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* indefinitely.

### Free Speech Concerns

Jolie elaborated on her fears both as an artist and as an American, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression. She stated, “My worldview is equal, united and international. Anything anywhere that divides or limits personal expressions and freedoms from anyone, I think, is very dangerous. These are such serious times that we have to be careful not to say things casually. These are very, very heavy times we are living in together.”

### Support for Jimmy Kimmel from Disney Stars

The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel has sparked discontent among numerous Disney stars and Hollywood figures. Mark Ruffalo, known for his role as the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, took to Threads to warn that Disney’s stock could “go down a lot further if they cancel” Kimmel’s show permanently.

Pedro Pascal, star of Disney’s *Fantastic Four: First Steps* and other upcoming projects, expressed his support for Kimmel on Instagram. Additionally, Tatiana Maslany and Damon Lindelof have publicly voiced their disagreement with the suspension.

### Why Was Jimmy Kimmel Suspended?

The indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel followed criticism from Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), who condemned Kimmel’s remarks about the aftermath of the fatal shooting of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk. This triggered a social media backlash that ultimately led to ABC — owned by Disney — putting Kimmel’s show on hold.

As debates surrounding free speech continue to ignite strong emotions, many in Hollywood and beyond watch closely how these tensions unfold in the entertainment industry and the broader society.
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