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Jamie Kennedy Blasts Anti-ICE Celebs for Preaching From Red Carpet
Actor says celebrities are hypocritical for criticizing ICE while relying on security at film festivals.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Comedian Jamie Kennedy criticized celebrities who have spoken out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while attending high-profile events like the Sundance Film Festival, accusing them of hypocrisy. In an interview on the 'Trying Not to Die' podcast, Kennedy said it's "crazier" to watch celebs "cry about authoritarian rule" while "being authoritarian" themselves by relying on security details. He also singled out one unnamed actor, telling them to "shut the f*** up."
Why it matters
Kennedy's comments highlight the ongoing debate over the role of celebrities in political and social issues, with some arguing that famous figures should use their platforms to speak out, while others say they are hypocritical for doing so from the comfort of Hollywood events.
The details
In the podcast interview, Kennedy acknowledged that ICE's tactics can seem extreme, but said it's ironic that celebrities protest authority publicly while still relying on that protection personally. He specifically called out A-listers at the Sundance Film Festival, saying if they truly believed in their cause, they would be "on the frontlines" instead of "preaching from luxury film festivals."
- The interview with Jamie Kennedy was published on February 17, 2026.
The players
Jamie Kennedy
An American actor and comedian who has starred in films such as "Scream" and "Malibu's Most Wanted."
Jack Osbourne
The host of the podcast "Trying Not to Die" where Kennedy made his comments.
What they’re saying
“B*tch, shut the f*** up!”
— Jamie Kennedy (Trying Not to Die* podcast)
“It's even crazier watching celebs cry about authoritarian rule while, in his view, 'being authoritarian' themselves.”
— Jamie Kennedy, Comedian (Trying Not to Die* podcast)
The takeaway
Kennedy's comments highlight the ongoing debate over the role of celebrities in political and social issues, with some arguing that famous figures should use their platforms to speak out, while others say they are hypocritical for doing so from the comfort of Hollywood events.
