Vivian Kubrick, the daughter of legendary Hollywood director Stanley Kubrick, has made her disapproval of Erika Kirk very clear. The 65-year-old film composer took to social media on Thursday, April 30, to express her strong opinions about the widow of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. In a scathing post, Vivian called Erika a “sociopath” and criticized what she described as a “ghastly inauthentic phony performance.”
“I have never witnessed such a ghastly inauthentic phony performance in my life as this speech by Erika,” she wrote, responding to a video of the Christian influencer. Vivian continued, “And growing up in the entertainment industry, I’ve been around a lot of phonies.”
She went on to express concern that Erika — who took over Charlie’s political nonprofit Turning Point USA (TPUSA) after his murder last fall — is a threat to the country. “She feels absolutely like a military or intelligence operative, and definitely some kind of sociopath,” Vivian said. “There’s something seriously wrong with this woman — every cell in my body shudders listening to her voice and watching her face.”
The “Eyes Wide Shut” director’s daughter continued, “No one has made my skin crawl like Erika — it started when she said at Charlie’s bizarre memorial, ‘That young man … I FORGIVE HIM!’ And then the video of her laying across Charlie’s dead body (!) that she released to the public (who does that???). That video went straight past weird and way beyond wildly inappropriate into horribly sinister.”
Vivian was referring to Erika, 37, declaring she forgives Charlie’s accused killer, Tyler Robinson, just weeks after his shocking assassination on September 10, 2025. As for the video she referenced, the mother-of-two faced public backlash for having someone film her beside Charlie’s casket like it was a social media moment.
Vivian then called on Donald Trump to sever ties with TPUSA. “MR PRESIDENT — If we’re to win the midterms, you need to ‘kill’ @TPUSA and let some honest to God, authentic, super smart young patriots rally the American youth to fight for AMERICA FIRST,” she wrote.
“At the very least, end your association with @TPUSA and this monstrous failure #ErikaKirk — Charlie was TPUSA, no one can replace him,” the celebrity scion added.
Why Do People Dislike Erika Kirk So Much?
Vivian is hardly the only one to express contempt for Erika, as she has come under intense public scrutiny since her husband’s death, with many branding her behavior in the wake of his passing bizarre. Numerous people have found fault with Erika making countless public appearances, accusing her of seemingly reveling in the spotlight as she’s stepped into her husband’s shoes.
Some have pointed to her beauty queen and reality television past before she married Charlie in 2021, claiming she doesn’t care her husband died because she loves the fame it’s brought.
Erika’s actions have sparked widespread debate, with critics questioning her motives and emotional response to Charlie’s death. Her decision to release the controversial video of herself lying across his casket has drawn sharp criticism, with many arguing that it was deeply inappropriate and disrespectful.
In addition, her frequent appearances in the media and her efforts to take control of TPUSA have raised concerns about her intentions and authenticity. Many believe that she is using her late husband’s legacy for personal gain rather than honoring his memory.
As the controversy surrounding Erika continues to unfold, the public remains divided on whether her actions are genuine or opportunistic. Whether she is seen as a grieving widow or a manipulative figure, one thing is clear: her presence in the political and public sphere has generated significant attention and debate.
