United Kingdom, Oct. 21 -- Ben Stiller insists comedy is about having the freedom to speak "truth to power".

The 59-year-old star has urged comedians to keep "taking chances" where they can despite the current political climate, which has seen the likes of Jimmy Kimmel suspended after a joke referencing the death of Charlie Kirk, with President Donald Trump vocally criticising many late night hosts.

He told the Radio Times magazine: "We live in a world where taking chances with comedy is more challenging.

"You're seeing that front and center in our country. 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."

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