Jamie Lee Curtis among celebs to denounce proposal to eliminate funding for LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline

Jamie Lee Curtis, a proud mum to a trans daughter, has joined more than 100 Hollywood stars, who have signed an open letter denouncing Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal funding for a suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ young people.

“As artists, creators and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility,” the letter began. “And today, that responsibility is clear: we must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent.”

The group’s response comes after queer-youth and suicide-prevention nonprofit The Trevor Project released a message sharing that it is on the verge of having $25 million in federal funding stripped from its 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialised Services.

“This is about people, not politics. At a time of deep division, let this be something we as people can all agree on: no young person should be left without help in their darkest moment,” the letter continued. “Stripping away this lifeline leaves LGBTQ+ youth with the message that their lives are not worth saving. We refuse to accept that message. We call on the administration and Congress to do the right thing: restore and protect funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialised Services in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.”

Also among the prominent signatories were Nathan Lane, Daniel Radcliffe, Pedro Pascal, Ariane Grande, Sarah Paulson, Gabrielle Union-Wade, Dwyane Wade and Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness.

The letter noted the power that comes with having a large platform in entertainment and on social media and using it to support those who have traditionally been silenced or overlooked.

“We also recognise the consequential impact we can have on showing LGBTQ+ young people possibility models,” the letter continues. “Telling stories about the diverse tapestry of humanity is what makes art powerful, and representation can be life-saving. At this moment, LGBTQ+ youth are hearing messages that question and criticise their identities and their existence. We must show them that there are still so many people fighting for their rights.”

As the message concluded, the group encouraged LGBTQ+ youth and informed them they won’t give up the fight.

“To every LGBTQ+ young person reading this: you are not alone. We see you. We value you. You have the right to feel safe, supported, and loved exactly as you are,” the letter reads as it comes to a close. “You deserve access to life-saving services that honour your humanity. You may be hurting. You may be scared. You may feel like no one hears you — but we do. We will keep showing up and speaking out. We will not stop fighting for you.”

It continued: “We rise together — loudly and determined — for hope, for dignity, and for every LGBTQ+ young person to know that their lives are worthy and that there will always be someone on the other end of the line.”