Actor Jeremy Strong Backs Controversial Organization Supporting Climate Extremists

In addition to extending his financial support to the Climate Emergency Fund, the actor has also encouraged the group to inconvenience more “regular people” to help remedy the world’s global climate crisis. The Climate Energy Fund’s methods are quite controversial, as loyal climate extremists will do almost anything to get noticed in the name of activism—even if it’s illegal.

The organization aims to provide financial support to a number of other established activist groups, including Just Stop Oil, Scientist Rebellion, and Extinction Rebellion. The group’s founders hail from extremely affluent families. Of the group’s two main founders, Aileen Getty is the granddaughter of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, while Rory Kennedy is the daughter of Senator Robert Kennedy.

The Climate Energy Fund has a history of doing disorderly and downright annoying things to inconvenience average people. Some of its greatest hits include blocking busy roads during rush hour, disrupting major sporting events, and attempting to destroy priceless art pieces.

While speaking with the organization, Strong praised the activists as “incredible” before calling on them to do even more for their cause. “For the next brief amount of time, it’s not too late,” he told them, before adding, “There is still time for us to take action and do something.”

In a bid to gain visibility, Strong called the group’s followers to amp up their extreme actions. His goal is to get the attention at the highest level, telling those on the call, “Our president has not declared a climate emergency.”

Strong himself has an estimated net worth of around $6 million and he is a regular donor to CEF, according to the group’s annual report. He pledged to hand over even more money to the organization during his recent call with it. However, the total amount was not disclosed.

Filmmaker Adam McKay has donated $4 million to CEF, while comedian Chelsea Handler, actor Thomas Middleditch, and Abigail Disney, daughter of Roy E. Disney, have all pledged big bucks to the extremist group.

There will be a “March to End Fossil Fuels” in New York City, as well as a U.N. climate summit and various other efforts to target “people in power.” During his Zoom call with CEF donors, Strong emphasized their extreme plan of action on the East Coast.

The actor also referenced his three young daughters as his motivation for being proactive about promoting climate change awareness. “I feel a sort of sickening feeling and a sense of moral imperative to do anything I possibly can,” he said.

This year alone, climate protesters have thrown paint and glue at an invaluable Monet painting at a Swedish museum, stormed onto the court at Wimbledon, and brought traffic to a standstill in Berlin after supergluing themselves to a busy road.

Followers of the organization are willing to risk getting arrested in order to promote their cause, but there are times when they become a danger to themselves and others. Climate extremists who are willing to put themselves in extreme situations could also be faced with extreme danger.

Caitlin Sutherland, executive director of Americans for Public Trust, has called out the group’s “over-the-top and dangerous tactics.” She believes that CEF’s allies, including Jeremy Strong, should be held accountable. “As their destruction increases, so should the scrutiny on who is bankrolling the Climate Emergency Fund,” she said.