Eileen Davidson has ignited online controversy after posting about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, who was tragically shot at Utah Valley University.
The Beverly Hills Housewives star, 66, shared an Instagram message stating: ‘I do not support what befell Charlie Kirk, yet Charlie Kirk backed what befell him.’
This post was later captured and shared on Reddit, amassing 59,000 upvotes and 786 comments, a huge reaction on the platform.
The statement alluded to Kirk’s strong stance on gun rights, suggesting that gun-related deaths are an unfortunate but necessary aspect of the right to bear arms.
Davidson quickly faced backlash for the post, which many critics interpreted as mocking Kirk’s assassination.
In the face of backlash, the Emmy-winning actress, also recognized for her roles in Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless, sought to explain her viewpoint.
‘I would never in a million years celebrate anyone’s assassination, ever. Please don’t misinterpret my words,’ she stated to her 275,200 followers.
Eileen Davidson has sparked outrage online after sharing a controversial post about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, just days after he was fatally shot
Still, Davidson stood firm in defending her original post, which has since been deleted.
When one critic accused her of backtracking, she replied: ‘I stand by my post, sweetie.’
When another accused her of trying to make a ‘profound political point’ at the expense of Kirk’s death, Davidson hit back: ‘Don’t be insipid.’
Not all reactions were negative.
Several followers defended Davidson, insisting her words were being taken out of context.
‘People know your heart,’ one supporter wrote. ‘We live in a climate today where words get twisted, hell, even made up sometimes. Mostly to paint a false portrait or taken way out of context to fit a villain narrative.’
The Daily Mail has reached out to Davidson for comment.
The post controversy comes as Kirk’s death continues to dominate headlines.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 66, reposted a since-deleted message on Instagram that read: ‘I am not in support of what happened to Charlie Kirk but Charlie Kirk was in support of what happened to Charlie Kirk’
The remark was a reference to Kirk’s previous stance on gun rights, in which he argued that gun-related deaths are an unfortunate but necessary cost of protecting the Second Amendment; seen last year
‘Never ever in 1 million years would I celebrate the assassination of anybody ever. Please don’t twist things around,’ she told her 275,200 followers
The 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder was killed last week during the first stop of the season of his American Comeback Tour; pictured on September 10, 2025
The 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder was killed last week during the first stop of the season of his American Comeback Tour, in a tragedy that has further intensified debate around political violence in America.
Since Kirk’s death, Davidson has not held back from criticizing Kirk’s rhetoric and ideology on social media.
She has shared clips of some of his most polarizing debates and past remarks – including one instance where Kirk claimed that abortion is ‘worse than the Holocaust.’
She also reposted a quote that read: ‘A nation who mourns deeper for a dead right-wing hate merchant than it does for dead school children is a nation who has lost her soul.’
Davidson, an outspoken Democrat, was a full-time cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from season five to seven; pictured in 2018
The star stepped away to focus on her demanding work schedule with the soap operas The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives (pictured with Kyle Richards and Lisa Rinna)
Another repost declared: ‘A MAGA shot another MAGA and the MAGAs are mad at the Democrats. Make it make sense.’
A left-wing 22-year-old Utah man, Tyler Robinson, has been arrested for shooting Kirk dead with a single rifle shot during the event attended by 3,000 people in Orem, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City.
Davidson, an outspoken Democrat, was a full-time cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from season five to seven.
The star stepped away to focus on her roles in soap operas The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives.
Davidson has won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Once for her role as Kristen DiMera on Days of Our Lives and another for her performance as Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless.
Most recently, she’s made guest appearances in season eight and 10.
