“He was hateful,” she expressed candidly.

“I’m not going to apologize for that. For goodness’ sake, I simply commented on one thing,” she continued, her frustration evident.

“What I mentioned was grounded in actual reality, backed by footage and quotes. My statement was pretty factual, and I’m entitled to my opinion, of course.”

The social media post she referred to included a series of quotes from Kirk. His controversial views on feminism, people of color, immigration, gun rights, and LGBTQ+ communities have made him a favored figure among the far-right.

Following his alleged murder during a public speaking event on September 10 at Utah Valley University, Kirk’s supporters, including prominent figures like US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, have hailed him as a defender of free speech and Christian values.

Meanwhile, people critical of Kirk’s comments have been subject to a widespread online name-and-shame campaign that has led to job losses and even visa revocations.

Following her original post, Seyfried took to Instagram again to explain her position.

“I can get angry about misogyny and racist rhetoric and also very much agree that Charlie Kirk’s murder was absolutely disturbing and deplorable in every way imaginable,” she wrote.

“No one should have to experience this level of violence. This country is grieving too many senseless and violent deaths and shootings. Can we agree on that at least?”

Her comments were published as Kirk’s accused killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, faced a Utah court for the first time.

Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and felony use of a firearm, as well as obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and commission of a violent offence in the presence of a child.

He has not yet entered a plea to the charges.