September 22, 2025, Published 4:35 p.m. ET
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Celebrities and politicians alike have rallied to defend Jimmy Kimmel following his suspension from being on-air indefinitely. The late-night comedian found himself in hot water after FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened action against Disneyâs ABC due to Kimmelâs comments regarding an attack involving right-wing public figure Charlie Kirk.
Interestingly, Jennifer Aniston, Kimmelâs close friend, has been notably absent in publicly voicing her support. Sources suggest that despite her desire to back her friend, she has been âsilencedâ for certain reasons, as reported by RadarOnline.com.
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Aniston Supports Free Speech But Remains Silent
Anistonâs name appears among 400 artists who signed an ACLU petition against government encroachment on free speech following Kimmelâs suspension.
Aniston was one of over 400 artists to add her name to an ACLU petition that described Kimmelâs suspension as a troubling sign for free speech. The petition declared: âWe the people must never accept government threats to our freedom of speech. Leaders who pressure artists, journalists, and companies threaten the foundational principles of a free society.â
However, aside from her signature, the Friends star has refrained from publicly discussing Kimmelâs situation.
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Anistonâs Silence: A Calculated Move?
According to sources, Aniston is fully supportive of Kimmel but has been advised against making any public statements to avoid potential backlash.
Insiders report that Aniston, who has a long-standing friendship with Kimmel, is â100 percentâ on his side. Nevertheless, her representatives have counseled her to remain silent to sidestep any backlash that might come from public comments.
The source stated: âJen and Jimmy have been very close friends for years. She desperately wants to support him regarding his forced absence from the airwaves, but her team believes itâs best that she restrain herself.â
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Career Concerns for Aniston
Sources indicate that Anistonâs decision to remain silent regarding Kimmel stems from concerns about her own career.
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As reported, the friendship between Aniston and Kimmel dates back to 2012, when the late-night host and his wife invited her and her then-boyfriend over for dinner. Kimmel even officiated Anistonâs wedding to Justin Theroux in 2015.
Yet, despite the depth of their friendship, Anistonâs teammates appear concerned that making any statements in support of Kimmel could endanger her own career trajectory and public image.
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Kimmelâs Show to Return Soon
In recent developments on September 22, ABC confirmed that Kimmelâs suspension has been lifted, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return for its next episode on September 23.
The network stated: âLast Wednesday, we decided to suspend production to avoid escalating a sensitive situation at a tough moment for our nation. Weâve engaged in thoughtful discussions with Jimmy, leading us to resume airing the show.â
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