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ANIBen Stiller Actor, director, and producer Ben Stiller opened up on the state of comedy and termed the current circumstances "challenging" for comedians during US President Donald Trump's second term. Stiller, in an interview to a British magazine during the promotion of his new Apple TV documentary 'Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost,' reflected on the difficulties comedians face today."We live in a world where taking chances with comedy is more challenging," Stiller said. "You're seeing that front and center in our country."Stiller offered advice to comedians, encouraging them to stay true to their craft and continue using humor to make powerful statements amid challenging times."But I think it's important that comedians keep doing what they're doing, speaking truth to power and being free to say what they want. That's the most important thing," he continued.Live EventsAccording to the report, Stiller's comments come after Disney temporarily suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! last month after receiving backlash over a comment made by host Jimmy Kimmel during his September 15 episode. The remark was criricised online, including from FCC chair Brendan Carr. Stiller was among several Hollywood figures who came to Kimmel's defense, writing on X, "This isn't right."Stiller has been outspoken about politics and previously voiced his support for Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election. He also participated in the "Unite For America" call hosted by Oprah Winfrey last year.Stiller has lately been focused on producing television projects, including the Emmy-winning drama 'Severance'. He ispopular for his comedy work in films like 'Zoolander,' 'Tropic Thunder,' 'Meet the Parents,'' and 'Night at the Museum.'Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onBen StillercomedyDonald TrumpJimmy KimmelHollywoodDisneystillerOprah Winfreyjimmy kimmel livekamala harris (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onBen StillercomedyDonald TrumpJimmy KimmelHollywoodDisneystillerOprah Winfreyjimmy kimmel livekamala harris(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless Explore More Stories123
