VIDEO: Jamie Lee Curtis responds to Fox News' attempt to shame her for Laurie Strode's gun use in the latest "Halloween" film pic.twitter.com/z2l4fnkaff
— azcentral (@azcentral) October 11, 2018
Fox News gave their Fox Newsiest take on Wednesday when its website published an article calling out Jamie Lee Curtis for her past remarks on gun control, while pointing out that her fictional character in the Halloween reboot wields and fires a gun. “Curtis’s on-screen actions stand in contrast to her real-life persona as an advocate for gun control,” the piece argued, “One of several Hollywood actors who use firearms in their films while preaching against them away from the set.”
Yeah, well the internet was not letting that slide, and neither is Curtis. In a new interview with USA Today, the actress fired back at the network for not doing their due diligence to learn her actual opinions when it comes to gun control.
In fact, Curtis fully supports the Second Amendment — but also advocates for reasonable gun control measures — because apparently you can believe in both things!
I am vocal about common-sense gun safety and gun laws. For instance, I fully support an assault weapon ban, I fully support a bump stock ban, anything that can turn a not automatic weapon into an automatic ban, but I fully support the Bill of Rights. And fully support the Second Amendment. And have absolutely no problem with people owning firearms if they have been trained, licensed, a background check has been conducted, a pause button has been pushed to give time for that process to take place. And they have to renew their license just like we do with automobiles – which are weapons also.
And once again, Twitter sounded off in support of Curtis:
"I’m an actress who’s in slasher movies," Curtis says. "I have to be responsible for my own personal choices in my own personal life. But I am an actor for hire. And honestly, if I had made my career as a pacifist actor, I would never have worked, ever." https://t.co/dZ5vaaju50
— Adriana Chavira (@adrianachavira) October 11, 2018
.@JamieLeeCurtis talks sense about #guns as she hits back at @FoxNews. “I am vocal about common-sense gun #safety & gun laws…I fully support an #AssaultWeapon ban, I fully support a #BumpStock ban." She also supports the #BillOfRights & #2ndAmendment. https://t.co/UlWIVs1N7H
— Liz Goldenberg (@newstruthliz) October 11, 2018
Because a movie and reality are exactly the same. I support the Second Amendment and I own firearms. Guess what? I also support a ban on assault weapons. The two are not mutually exclusive.
— Michelle Gerald (@mrscmconnor) October 11, 2018
Acting. The profession or activity of those who perform in stage plays, motion pictures, etc.
See also: Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloweenhttps://t.co/mHU51CjZzw https://t.co/FffBtUp6Sw
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https://twitter.com/ParkerMolloy/status/1050027937364369408
It's… a movie. Jamie Lee Curtis was using make-believe guns. Oh and Michael Myers isn't a real person. Just so you guys know. https://t.co/li4kiAXJCx
— Scarfulhu (@Scarfulhu) October 10, 2018
I mean, she's literally getting stalked by a giant psychopath who murdered her friends 🤷♀️ https://t.co/e940C59VcQ
— Terror Sadbooski (@ChippyTFT) October 11, 2018
As of now, Fox News has not updated their story or added a retraction.