Jamie Lee Curtis gets emotional as she speaks out against anti-semitism

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Jamie Lee Curtis is standing her ground for her comments in response to Kanye "Ye" West, after he sparked controversy for his threats to the Jewish community.MORE: Jamie Lee Curtis looks impossibly glamorous in sheer mesh shirt and blazerThe actress made an impassioned statement during an appearance on the Today Show against the rappers anti-semitic comments, which she promptly responded to on Twitter.She could not help but hold back tears as she spoke with Hoda Kotb, maintaining that she hopes Ye gets the help he needs after a series of erratic comments and behavior.WATCH: Jamie Lee Curtis revealed she had plastic surgery she 'hated' MORE: Jamie Lee Curtis sparks laugh riot with unsettled baby photoHis tweet, which led to his accounts on both Instagram and Twitter being restricted, said: "I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE."He added: "The funny thing is I actually can't be Anti Semitic because Black people are actually Jew also.

You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever [sic] opposes your agenda."As the Today host read the tweet, Jamie was immediately appalled, saying: "I woke up to this."A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)The star spoke out against anti-semitismPromptly after his problematic statement, the star was quick to denounce his words, replying with: "The holiest day in Judaism was last week.

Words matter. A threat to Jewish people ended once in a genocide. Your words hurt and incite violence. You are a father. Please stop."MORE: Jamie Lee Curtis teases Freaky Friday revivial with amazing throwbackMORE: Jamie Lee Curtis opens up with heartfelt statement about sobrietyThe Halloween lead admitted: "I burst into tears.