The Young and the Restless star Eileen Davidson just poured gasoline on an already raging fire. Hours after General Hospital actress Nancy Lee Grahn sparked outrage for posting a message that seemed to slyly blame conservative commentator Charlie Kirk for his own assassination, Davidson doubled down—sharing the exact same quote on her Instagram.
The post, which reads:
“I am not in support of what happened to Charlie Kirk, but Charlie Kirk was in support of what happened to Charlie Kirk,”
immediately sent shockwaves through daytime TV fandom.
Young and the Restless Fans Stunned After Eileen Davidson Shares Nancy Lee Grahn Post Blaming Charlie Kirk For His Assassination
The timing couldn’t be more explosive. Kirk was assassinated earlier this week by Tyler Robinson, an event that has dominated headlines across the country. While the motive is still under investigation, many are mourning the polarizing figure’s violent end. But Grahn and Davidson’s posts suggest something far more provocative—that Kirk’s own politics somehow laid the groundwork for his death.
Nancy Lee Grahn Lit the Match
Grahn was first between the two to circulate the quote, and the backlash was swift. Fans accused her of cruelty, insensitivity, and exploiting a tragedy to push a political agenda. Social media lit up with demands for ABC to take action against her, with some even accusing her of “mocking the dead.”
The outrage didn’t stop there—rumors also resurfaced that Grahn played a role in fellow soap alum Ingo Rademacher’s controversial firing from General Hospital after he refused the network’s vaccine mandate. That history only added fuel to the fire, with critics painting her as Hollywood’s “queen of cancel culture.”
Eileen Davidson Fans Say, “Why Now?”
Enter Eileen Davidson. Known for her runs on The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives, Davidson’s decision to echo Grahn’s exact post left fans divided. Some applauded her for “standing in solidarity” with Grahn and speaking truth to power. Others were horrified, accusing her of piling on during a moment of national mourning.
And the criticism came fast:
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One angry fan bluntly declared, “You lost me Eileen.”
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Another disappointed follower wrote, “I didn’t even know who Charlie Kirk was until this happened but please rethink your words. Very disappointing.”
Those comments represent the growing frustration of fans who feel Davidson crossed a line by wading into such a sensitive and politically charged topic.
Davidson and Grahn’s posts highlight a growing divide in Hollywood: stars who feel emboldened to speak bluntly about politics versus those who warn that crossing the line into mocking tragedy is career suicide. With Kirk’s assassination already the most polarizing political story of the year, the fact that soap legends are weighing in this way has made the scandal even juicier.
For now, Davidson hasn’t responded to the uproar—but her silence may only be adding to the storm.
