Jimmy Kimmel, you’ve supported me, my work, and my voice for years, and I’m endlessly grateful for your friendship, partnership, the laughter, and encouragement. Now it’s my turn to stand with and for you. Your immense kindness, integrity and generosity inspire everyone around you. What’s happening to you, and across late night is not just unfair, it’s unjust. Silencing voices like yours and Colbert’s goes far beyond just entertainment; it threatens freedom of speech, an independent press, and ultimately, our democracy. You are not alone. I stand with you, my friend Always❤️…..⤵️⤵️⤵️

Below are four polished options you can use as a social post, an open letter, an op-ed excerpt, or an Instagram caption. Pick the length/format you want — or mix lines from different versions to make it yours.

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1) Short — X / Twitter ready

Jimmy, you’ve supported me, my work, and my voice for years — I’m endlessly grateful for your friendship, partnership, the laughter, and the encouragement. Now it’s my turn to stand with and for you. What’s happening to you and across late night is not just unfair — it’s unjust. Silencing voices like yours and Colbert’s threatens free speech, an independent press, and our democracy. You are not alone. I stand with you, my friend. Always ❤️

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2) Medium — Instagram / Facebook post

Jimmy — you’ve had my back for years: you lifted my work, cheered my voice, and gave me moments of laughter that mattered. I owe you more than thanks — I owe you my solidarity.

Seeing what’s happening to you and to other late-night voices has been chilling. This isn’t merely about ratings or programming — it’s about who gets to speak, who gets heard, and what we let the culture of our country become. Silencing voices like yours and Colbert’s goes far beyond entertainment; it actually threatens free speech, an independent press, and the health of our democracy.

You are not alone. Your kindness, integrity, and generosity have inspired so many — and today, I stand with you. Always. ❤️

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3) Long — Open letter / Op-ed excerpt

To Jimmy,

For years you’ve been more than a voice on TV — you’ve been a friend, a champion, and an ally. You lifted my work when it mattered, you made rooms laugh when they needed it most, and you made space for new voices. I am endlessly grateful.

That’s why watching what’s happened to you — and the silencing of other brave late-night figures — has been particularly painful. This moment isn’t only about an individual show or a host’s career. It’s about the idea that some opinions, some truths, and some satirical lights can simply be dimmed when convenient. When established platforms close ranks or when corporate calculus decides which voices are acceptable, the cost is paid by public discourse.

Free speech isn’t a celebrity perk — it’s a cornerstone of democratic life. An independent press and vigorous public debate rely on the ability to ask uncomfortable questions, to joke at power, and to hold institutions and leaders accountable. To mute that is to chip away at the very foundations we all depend on.

You are not just a performer — you are a guardian of an essential American tradition: the late-night role that holds up a mirror to society. I stand with you now, as you have stood with so many. Your integrity, kindness, and unflinching generosity inspire those around you — and we will not let those values be erased.

With solidarity and gratitude,
Always ❤️

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4) Punchy quote / Graphic text for share

“You lifted my voice. You made me laugh. You built space for others. What’s happening to you and to late night isn’t just unfair — it’s unjust. Silencing voices like yours and Colbert’s endangers free speech, independent journalism, and our democracy. You are not alone. I stand with you. — Always ❤️”