Elle King Condemns Father for Sending Her to Weight Loss Camp
- Elle King publicly criticizes her father for sending her to a weight loss camp.
- The Grammy-nominated country singer did not hold back in expressing her feelings.
- The incident sheds light on a sensitive topic of body image and family dynamics.
In a candid interview on the "Dumb Blonde" podcast, country singer Elle King shared her experiences growing up with her father, comedian Rob Schneider, describing their relationship as "toxic." King recounted how Schneider maintained emotional distance during her childhood, often criticizing her appearance. She revealed that summer visits to her father typically took place on movie sets, where she felt the weight of his disapproval, particularly regarding her weight and tattoos. King recalled being sent to a "fat camp" by Schneider, which she attributed to his harsh views on her body image. She described herself as a "really, really heavy child" and expressed the pain of feeling judged by her father. Schneider, known for his roles in films like "Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo," has also gained attention for his controversial political views in recent years. The comedian has faced backlash for his outspoken support of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and for making remarks deemed transphobic and misogynistic, which led to him being booed off stage at a charity event in Canada. Additionally, Schneider criticized the 2024 Paris Olympics for including a drag parody of "The Last Supper" in its opening ceremony. In her interview, King made it clear that she does not share her father's political beliefs, stating, "I want to use this opportunity to say: ‘I disagree.'" Her comments highlight the ongoing rift between the two, both personally and ideologically.