No, Kirstie Alley is not involved with politically motivated lane closures in New Jersey.
The actress became a trending topic throughout the US on Twitter on Friday after jokes and confusion from people reading the phrase “Christie ally” in headlines.
David Wildstein is an ally of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. He pleaded guilty on Friday for his role in lane closures on the George Washington Bridge in 2013.
The Cheers star tweeted a joke Friday morning that “THIS is how rumors once again get started.”