Ben Stiller Theo Wargo/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Ben Stiller is offering some encouraging words for comedians as they continue to navigate these "challenging" times for comedy in the wake of Donald Trump's second term in the White House. The actor-director-producer behind several iconic comedies shared some advice during a recent interview with the Radio Times magazine, as he was promoting his new Apple TV documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost. "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." Related Stories Music Kenny Loggins Slams Donald Trump for Using "Danger Zone" Song "With the Sole Purpose of Dividing Us" News Robert De Niro Says "We Can't Let Up" on Protests, Must Stand Up to "Bully" Donald Trump He continued, "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." Stiller's comments followed Disney's brief suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! last month after a comment host Jimmy Kimmel made during his Sept. 15 episode drew heat online, including from FCC chair Brendan Carr. During Kimmel's remark in question, he said, "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it." The Zoolander star was among many Hollywood notables who spoke out against Kimmel's suspension, writing on X at the time, "This isn't right." Stiller's been openly critical of Trump and his administration's policies. He also previously showed his support for Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election, even speaking during the Unite For America call last year, hosted by Oprah Winfrey. While Stiller has pivoted to more television in recent years, specifically as an executive producer on the Emmy-winning drama Severance, it's impossible to forget his comedy work with Zoolander, Zoolander 2 and Tropic Thunder. He's also starred in Night at the Museum, Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers, among others. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Apple Brings F1 to the Academy Museum Apple Brings F1 to the Academy Museum Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Says "We Can't Let Up" on Protests, Must Stand Up to "Bully" Donald Trump Protests Spike Lee, Mark Ruffalo, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Stiller and More Supporting "No Kings" Protests Trainspotting 2 'Trainspotting' Author Irvine Welsh Is Worried We're Becoming Slaves of the Tech Age Prince Andrew Prince Andrew to Give Up Royal Title Amid Ongoing Epstein Scandal Sarah Paulson Sarah Paulson Mourning Loss of Close Friend Diane Keaton: "This Is a Profoundly Sad Time for Me" Apple Brings F1 to the Academy Museum Apple Brings F1 to the Academy Museum Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Says "We Can't Let Up" on Protests, Must Stand Up to "Bully" Donald Trump Protests Spike Lee, Mark Ruffalo, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Stiller and More Supporting "No Kings" Protests Trainspotting 2 'Trainspotting' Author Irvine Welsh Is Worried We're Becoming Slaves of the Tech Age Prince Andrew Prince Andrew to Give Up Royal Title Amid Ongoing Epstein Scandal Sarah Paulson Sarah Paulson Mourning Loss of Close Friend Diane Keaton: "This Is a Profoundly Sad Time for Me"