Elle King recently opened up about her strained relationship with her father, actor Rob Schneider, in an interview on the “Dumb Blonde” podcast. She described their relationship as “toxic” and revealed that her father was critical of her appearance when she was younger, sending her to a “fat camp” and disapproving of her tattoos. Despite being a three-time Emmy nominee and rising to fame on “Saturday Night Live” and in movies like “Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo,” Schneider has recently made headlines for his controversial political views. Schneider has been criticized for making transphobic and misogynistic jokes, as well as voicing opposition to vaccine mandates.
Elle King clarified that she does not agree with her father’s political views and wants to distance herself from them. She emphasized that she disagrees with his statements and beliefs. King has made a name for herself in the music industry after releasing her successful debut album “Love Stuff” in 2015, which included the hit single “Ex’s & Oh’s.” She has since released two more albums, received four Grammy nominations, and toured with popular artists such as Ed Sheeran and Chris Stapleton. Despite the difficulties in her relationship with her father, King has managed to establish herself as a talented musician in Nashville.
Rob Schneider’s controversial statements have led to backlash, including being booed off stage at a charity event in Canada and receiving criticism for his comments on the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Schneider denounced the event for including what he perceived as a disrespectful parody of “The Last Supper,” calling it a celebration of Satan and a disrespect to Christianity. However, the artistic director clarified that the segment was actually a tribute to Dionysus, the Greek god of decadence and celebration, rather than the religious painting. Schneider’s political views and public statements have generated controversy and divided opinions among fans and critics.
King revealed that her relationship with her father was strained, with them going years without communicating and Schneider forgetting important events like her birthday. She described her father’s behavior as “toxic” and criticized his actions during her childhood, including his disapproval of her appearance and tattoos. Despite their differences, King made it clear that she does not support her father’s views and wants to distance herself from them. She has focused on her music career and has achieved success in the industry, with multiple Grammy nominations and collaborations with popular artists.
In the “Dumb Blonde” podcast interview, Elle King shared personal details about her father, Rob Schneider, including his critical behavior towards her in her childhood. She recalled feeling neglected by her father and being sent to a “fat camp” by him. King also mentioned that Schneider forgot important occasions like her birthday, indicating a strained and distant relationship between them. While Schneider has faced backlash for his controversial political views and statements, King has made it clear that she does not support his beliefs and wants to establish her own identity separate from her father’s public persona. Despite the challenges in their relationship, King has focused on her music career and has achieved success as a country artist in Nashville.
