In a remarkably candid year-end revelation, veteran journalist and podcast host Megyn Kelly has openly discussed the Hollywood celebrities who left the most negative impressions on her during her long media career. The 55-year-old former Fox News anchor did not hold back during a recent interview with the Daily Mail, where she was asked a straightforward question about the famous personalities she enjoyed meeting the least.
The Four Names That Topped The List
Kelly's response was direct and named four major stars. She pointed to legendary actress Jane Fonda, action hero Bruce Willis, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, and weather presenter Al Roker as the celebrities she found particularly unpleasant. Her comments, drawn from personal experiences during interviews and workplace stories, have quickly ignited discussions and debates across social media platforms.
Why Jane Fonda and Bruce Willis Made The Cut
Detailing her encounter with Jane Fonda, Kelly referenced their 2017 interview. She explained that the actress took offence when questioned about plastic surgery. Kelly defended her line of questioning, stating she had been instructed to steer Fonda away from discussing her film 'Our Souls at Night' as it made her co-star Robert Redford uncomfortable.
Speaking about Bruce Willis, Kelly expressed sympathy for his current health struggles with frontotemporal dementia but recalled their 2006 Fox News interview with clarity. She described him as "ungiving" and "ungenerous," noting he appeared profoundly unhappy to be there. Kelly questioned why he agreed to the interview if he was so opposed to participating.
The Ellen DeGeneres Allegation and Al Roker Hint
Kelly's strongest criticism was reserved for Ellen DeGeneres. She shared a disturbing account from a close family member who worked as a producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. According to Kelly, staff were instructed to look down at the floor if they encountered Ellen in the hallway, "like a serf," to avoid making eye contact. Kelly emphasised she heard these stories long before the show's public 2020 workplace scandal broke, stating, "She is a bad person."
Regarding Al Roker, Kelly offered a cryptic comparison instead of a detailed explanation. She suggested that if her mother ran into Roker, she would react similarly to "Larry David bumping into Alan Dershowitz at Martha’s Vineyard," implying a significant level of personal discomfort.
Not All Experiences Were Negative
Importantly, Megyn Kelly's reflections were not uniformly critical. She balanced her revelations with praise for other celebrities she found warm and genuine. She specifically mentioned Russell Brand as being "warm," praised Kathie Lee Gifford for being "nice," and commended Jada Pinkett Smith for being "so sweet, so sincere, and so genuine." This shows her assessments were based on individual interactions rather than a blanket judgement of Hollywood.
The representatives for Jane Fonda, Bruce Willis, Al Roker, and Ellen DeGeneres did not respond to requests for comment from Page Six following Kelly's revelations. As the news spreads, fans and critics alike are dissecting her claims, revisiting old interviews, and debating the line between a celebrity's public persona and their private behaviour.
