Nancy Lee Grahn of General Hospital Shares Why She Won’t Watch the Jimmy Kimmel Live! Episode with Carrie Underwood
Nancy Lee Grahn; Jimmy Kimmel; Carrie Underwood.
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Nancy Lee Grahn Declines to Watch ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Featuring Carrie Underwood
Nancy Lee Grahn, renowned for her role in General Hospital, recently announced on social media that she will not be tuning in to Jimmy Kimmel Live! while Carrie Underwood is a guest. The actress, known for her vocal liberal activism, expressed her sentiments clearly, stating, "I refuse to even look at @carrieunderwood."
Grahn’s remarks follow Underwood’s appearance alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on January 23, where they discussed the 24th season of American Idol. Grahn took to Threads to share her reluctance to watch that episode. "See ya next week @jimmykimmel," Grahn wrote.
Underwood, who has generally maintained a low profile on political matters, performed "America the Beautiful" at President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, an act that drew significant attention. While Grahn’s comments are a reflection of her political stance, it highlights a broader cultural divide among celebrities and their fan bases.
"I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," Underwood said at the time. "I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future."
In response to Grahn’s initial statement, comedian Kathy Griffin resonated with her feelings, stating, "Yeah, no love for maga Carrie. It’s not just about political disagreements." This sentiment was echoed by other users on social media, calling for a boycott of Underwood.
As the conversation evolved, Grahn clarified that her comments were not intended as a critique of Kimmel himself. She tweeted, "Truth matters. I LOVE Jimmy Kimmel & watch him every night. I would never ‘slam’ him." Grahn emphasized that her refusal to watch was solely based on not wanting to see Underwood.
This exchange reflects the ongoing complexities surrounding celebrity political affiliations and fan reactions. Grahn’s and Underwood’s respective positions may affect their public personas moving forward, illustrating the intricacies of celebrity culture in a deeply polarized environment.
