Megyn Kelly Names The Most Unpleasant Celebrities She Has Interviewed

It is rare for a talk show host to openly criticize their former guests, but Megyn Kelly has decided to break that unwritten rule. The former Fox News anchor and current SiriusXM host recently opened up about the most unpleasant interactions she has had during her career in media. She did not hold back when naming names and explaining exactly why these stars left a bad taste in her mouth. Her list includes some of Hollywood’s biggest icons, and her reasons range from awkward interviews to alleged backstage bullying. Kelly’s candid revelations have sparked a fresh debate about celebrity behavior and media etiquette.

One of the most prominent names on her list is acting legend Jane Fonda. Kelly recalled a viral moment from 2017 when Fonda became visibly upset after being asked about plastic surgery. The host explained that she was actually trying to be respectful because producers had strictly warned her not to ask about the sex scenes in the movie ‘Our Souls at Night’. Kelly claimed that Fonda’s co-star Robert Redford was uncomfortable with that topic, so she pivoted to the surgery question instead. According to Kelly, the actress was offended and the interaction turned frosty immediately.

Another star who failed to impress the broadcaster was action hero Bruce Willis. Kelly reflected on a 2006 interview where she found the actor to be cold and unwilling to engage in conversation. She described him as ungenerous and clearly unhappy to be present for the segment. However, she did offer a caveat regarding his behavior by acknowledging his current battle with frontotemporal dementia. Despite his health struggles now, she noted that the experience years ago remained a low point in her interviewing career.

The criticism turned even sharper when the topic of Ellen DeGeneres came up. Kelly alleged that she had personal knowledge of the toxic workplace environment on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ long before the public scandal broke. She mentioned that a close family member had worked on the daytime show and was given strict instructions on how to behave around the host. Staffers were reportedly told to look down at the floor like serfs whenever DeGeneres walked by. Kelly stated firmly that she believes the comedian is simply a bad person based on these accounts.

Not every mention was detailed, as she threw some vague shade at ‘Today’ show weather anchor Al Roker without fully explaining the backstory. She hinted that a meeting between him and her mother would result in a confrontation similar to a scene from ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. To balance the negativity, Kelly did praise a few celebrities for their kindness and warmth. She highlighted Russell Brand as a surprisingly warm guest and called Jada Pinkett Smith sincere and genuine. These positive notes were overshadowed by the brutal honesty regarding her least favorite guests.

If you have ever had a disappointing encounter with a famous person, please describe what happened in the comments.