Hollywood actor Chris Pratt has spoken out after facing criticism for his comments following Charlie Kirk’s death. The 46-year-old Guardians of the Galaxy star posted a prayer on X after learning Kirk had been shot during a university event in Utah.
“Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country,” Pratt wrote. Some fans reacted angrily, with one comment reading, “Praying for you to get fired from Marvel.”
Pratt later shared a heartfelt video on Instagram, encouraging followers to pause and pray. “Go get some sunshine, look at a tree, call a friend,” he said.
While some called his message “useless,” others praised him for offering hope. “After everything that happened last week, the internet needed this,” one fan wrote.
Pratt’s response has divided opinion online but has sparked a wider conversation about faith, grief, and free speech.
What do you think — was Pratt’s message a heartfelt gesture or a Hollywood misstep?
