She-Hulk Star Tatiana Maslany Urges Fans to Cancel Disney+ After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
ABC’s sudden suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has sparked outrage across Hollywood, with fans and celebrities rallying behind him. The decision followed Kimmel’s controversial monologue about Charlie Kirk’s shooting on Jimmy Kimmel Live! earlier this month. Now, Marvel star Tatiana Maslany has publicly urged fans to take action against Disney.
Why Was Jimmy Kimmel Suspended?
On September 15, Kimmel made remarks about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s shooting during his show. His comments drew backlash, leading Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr to threaten action against ABC. In response, the network suspended Kimmel and pulled his show off the air indefinitely, according to CNBC.
How Did Hollywood React to the Suspension?
The move has ignited widespread criticism from industry figures. LOST creator Damon Lindelof posted that he would refuse to work with Disney until Kimmel was reinstated. Journalist Matthew Belloni also reported that “other talent [are] weighing similar pledges.” Protests quickly followed, with members of the Writers Guild of America demonstrating outside Disney’s headquarters.
What Did Tatiana Maslany Say About Disney?
Tatiana Maslany, best known as Marvel’s She-Hulk, took to Instagram to call out Disney directly. She urged fans to cancel their Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions, framing the suspension as a free speech issue. Maslany has spoken out before on controversial industry practices, including her criticism of Marvel’s VFX working conditions in 2022.
Which Other Stars Supported Jimmy Kimmel?
Maslany isn’t alone in her protest. Pedro Pascal, who plays Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps and will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, posted his support online. “Standing with you, [Jimmy Kimmel]. Defend #FreeSpeech Defend #DEMOCRACY,” Pascal wrote.
The Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) also issued an official statement condemning ABC’s actions, adding more pressure on Disney.
What Happens Next for Jimmy Kimmel?
Although his show is currently suspended, Kimmel has not been fired. A source told CNBC that Disney executives plan to meet with him to discuss how to handle the controversy before he returns to air. Kimmel himself has not released a public statement but was spotted leaving his Hollywood Boulevard studio on September 17.
For now, Disney faces mounting backlash from fans, unions, and Hollywood talent — and the controversy shows no signs of quieting down.
