Kristen Stewart speaks out on ice deportations, ‘I can’t fathom that it’s happening’

Kristen Stewart discusses her concerns about ICE deportations and cultural impact

Kristen Stewart recently addressed her feelings on the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations and enforcement actions during a public interview, tying the issue to her deep connection with Los Angeles and its immigrant communities. Her comments have since drawn significant attention and sparked a broad online reaction.

While attending an Architectural Digest event in West Hollywood, Stewart was asked what would break her heart if it were to disappear from Los Angeles. Without hesitation, she pointed to “immigrants,” explaining that the idea of cultural communities being torn apart, and lives “completely unearthed, uprooted, destroyed”, was deeply upsetting to her. She reiterated her disbelief that such widespread removals could be occurring, saying, “I can’t fathom that it’s happening until it doesn’t happen.”

 

 

 

 

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Stewart’s remarks reflected broader concerns about enforcement and deportations targeting immigrant populations in recent months, a topic that has been central to political and social debates across the United States. Many activists and public figures have spoken out against ICE actions, with other artists also drawing attention to the issue; earlier this year, artists including Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny criticised immigration enforcement, calling for more humane approaches and expressing solidarity with affected communities.

In her interview, Stewart pivoted from describing cultural loss to offering a series of ideas, from artistic expression to community activism, about how people might respond to these challenges, prompting a range of reactions online. Some internet observers praised her for highlighting the emotional weight of the topic and her personal ties to the city’s diverse population, while others criticised what they saw as scattered phrasing or unclear protest suggestions.

Stewart’s comments come at a time when immigration enforcement remains a contentious issue in the U.S., with advocates on all sides debating the impact on families, local economies, and cultural communities.