Michael Keaton is highlighting the most “unbelievable” aspect of Charlie Kirk’s death.
On Monday, the “Batman” star received an award at the 50th anniversary gala of the Investigative Reporters and Editors nonprofit for his “his spot-on portrayal of journalists” in films like “Spotlight” and “The Paper” as well as his “steadfast support for a free press.”
During his acceptance speech, Keaton spoke to the room full of journalists about a topic that has been dominating the news cycle for the past week — Kirk’s killing, and the paradoxical nature of it.
The “Dopesick” star began his remarks with a show of compassion.
“Before we start to get into the meat of this thing, I’m going to take a minute to say that, regardless of how I probably — not probably — have disagreed with many things he said, Charlie Kirk leaves behind two kids and a wife,” Keaton opened his speech, Variety reports. “You gotta remember that.”
