Carrie Underwood has come out strongly in support of actor Tim Allen after he faced backlash for publicly forgiving the man responsible for his father’s death in a 1964 drunk driving accident. Some critics called Allen a “hypocrite” for his forgiveness, but Underwood’s heartfelt response quickly silenced doubters and shifted the conversation.
Allen shared his emotional journey of forgiveness, revealing that the writings of author and faith leader Erika Kirk helped inspire his decision. “I couldn’t carry the anger anymore,” Allen said. “Erika’s words broke something in me — not in a bad way, but in a freeing way.”
Underwood, known for her openness about her Christian faith and the power of grace, took to social media to defend Allen, writing:
“Anyone calling Tim Allen a hypocrite has clearly never experienced the weight of real forgiveness. It’s not weakness. It’s not PR. It’s healing.”
She also addressed the broader issue of how society often misunderstands redemption:
“Forgiveness isn’t for perfect people. It’s for the broken, for the wounded, for the brave. Tim didn’t have to share that part of his story — but he did. And it took guts.”
Fans rallied behind both Allen and Underwood, praising their courage and honesty. One supporter wrote, “Tim Allen forgave the man who changed his life forever — and Carrie reminded us that takes courage, not hypocrisy.”
Erika Kirk, whose faith-based writings played a significant role in Allen’s healing process, has yet to comment publicly. However, sources close to Allen say her words “unlocked something in him that therapy and time alone couldn’t.”
For Allen, forgiveness was never about excusing the past — it was about finding freedom and peace. Thanks to Underwood’s powerful defense, the narrative around his choice has moved beyond criticism, highlighting instead the strength it takes to embrace forgiveness.
