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Opening with a quote seems apt here: “In the binary world today, you cannot hold two ideas at the same time,” Jamie Lee Curtis observed recently.

And now a new question hangs over her Broadway return: Should queer audiences still show up for The Queen of Versailles*?*

THE CASE FOR STAYING HOME

Let’s be honest: for many queer fans, her comment reopened old wounds.

But for me, it always has and it always will,” she said in an earlier interview. She noted she was "deeply injured physically and spiritually," and leaned heavily on prayer when she got out of the toxic relationship.

Chenoweth recalled praying for herself and praying for the perpetrator because "he grew up abused." Her bombshell revelation changed fans' tune, with many labeling her the better and bigger person for choosing forgiveness over hatred.

Besides sparking backlash for supporting controversial men, Chenoweth faced criticism for her rendition of the National Anthem.

Chenoweth is one of many celebrities currently under fire for mourning or not mourning the death of right wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Chenoweth’s avoidance of further comment seems a conscious choice to care for her emotional well-being while standing by her principles. That counts for something in an era when too many celebrities double down instead of reflect.

And The Queen of Versailles isn’t political — it’s a campy, glittering fever dream about excess, ambition, and the crumbling American fantasy.

Sometimes, in the face of high-profile controversies, silence is what maintains mental health, even if it is misconstrued as such.

Equally, there is the broader challenge: how celebrities balance their personal faith with their impassioned support for some of society’s most marginalised communities. Chenoweth’s experience underlines the fact that it is possible to hold space for both faith and advocacy, but doing so requires thick skin and a clear sense of one’s identity.

For some audiences, the perception that anything aligns them with figures who would deny their rights feels like betrayal, regardless of context. As stated, Kirk wasn't the first controversial figure Chenoweth has supported, as she had an interesting reaction to Diddy's case.

Last year, The Blast shared that the disgraced rapper was arrested and indicted on multiple charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution.

The risk amplifies when their words cross over into thorny political or cultural divides. If you’re shelling out $250 for orchestra seats, you shouldn’t have to wonder whether your idol thinks Charlie Kirk “had some good points.”

For some, Chenoweth’s words were a painful reminder that even the most rainbow-splashed Broadway can still break your heart.

THE CASE FOR SHOWING UP

But before you rip up your Playbill, consider this: Kristin Chenoweth isn’t some secret conservative trying to smuggle coded messages into an eleven o’clock number.

I can be contradictory in that way.”

The dynamic playing out here represents some of what experts describe as the double-edged sword of celebrity activism. Chenoweth may have stumbled, but she’s still one of Broadway’s brightest lights — a voice that can shake a chandelier and, maybe, remind us that true allyship isn’t about perfection.

The incident occurred at the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers in June 2025.

The Blast covered the story, sharing that Chenoweth had showcased her vocal skills with a theater-style performance of the anthem. The Pat Robertsons and Jerry Falwells of the world are scary.