Current:Home > ScamsChelsea Handler slams JD Vance for 'childless cat ladies' comment: 'My God, are we tired'-LoTradeCoin
Chelsea Handler slams JD Vance for 'childless cat ladies' comment: 'My God, are we tired'
View Date:2024-12-23 23:17:47
Chelsea Handler has some thoughts on those JD Vance "cat ladies" comments.
The comedian, 49, went off in an Instagram video in response to the Ohio senator and vice presidential candidate's resurfaced comments about people who don't have children. In an interview on "Tucker Carlson Tonight" in 2021, Vance said that "we are effectively run in this country … by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they've made."
"This country is still controlled by men in systems that were set up by men, that are carefully crafted to continue to benefit men," Handler, who does not have children, told Vance. "So to put it in women-hating terms you'll understand, you're being hysterical."
The former "Chelsea Lately" host also said that Vice President Kamala Harris is not any less fit to serve as president because she doesn't have biological kids, as there is "no correlation between childless people and the presidency." Harris shares two stepchildren with her husband, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff.
"Maybe if she had five kids with three different men and a scandalous affair with a porn star and was a convicted felon, that would be more palatable to Republican men," Handler said. "I mean, my God, are we tired."
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
The comic added, "All of us childless cat and dog ladies are going to go from 'childless and crushing it' to 'childless and crushing you' in November." In the caption of the video, she expressed support for Harris, who launched her campaign for president after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. "Childless Cat and Dog Ladies for Harris," Handler wrote.
JD Vanceaddresses 'cat ladies' comment backlash from Jennifer Aniston, more celebs
In the original Fox News segment from 2021, Vance said it doesn't make sense that "we've turned our country over to people who don't really have a direct stake in it," referring to politicians without children.
Jennifer Aniston previously criticized Vance for the resurfaced comments on her Instagram Stories.
"I truly can't believe this is coming from a potential VP of the United States," the "Friends" star said. "All I can say is … Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day. I hope she will not need to turn to IVF as a second option. Because you are trying to take that away from her, too."
In an interview with Megyn Kelly on Friday, Vance said such references to his daughter are "disgusting" because she "is 2 years old." He also said his "childless cat ladies" remark was "sarcastic" but that the "substance" of what he said is "true."
Vance's'childless cat ladies' comment sparks uproar from Swift fans: 'Armageddon is coming'
"This is not about criticizing people who, for various reasons, didn't have kids," Vance also told Kelly. "This is about criticizing the Democratic Party for becoming anti-family and anti-child."
Whoopi Goldberg also criticized Vance's old comments on "The View," saying, "Sir, there are people who have chosen not to have children for whatever reason. There are people who want to have children who cannot. How dare you. You never had a baby. Your wife had a baby. But you never had a baby, so you know nothing about this. How dare you."
Handler has frequently discussed her decision not to have children, including when she guest-hosted "The Daily Show" last year.
"Kids don't respect me, and quite frankly, the feeling is mutual," she joked. "And the fact is, there are millions of women just like me. But for some reason, every single one of us, at some point in our lives, is shamed by society for not wanting a baby."
On "The Drew Barrymore Show," Handler said that "so many women" have reached out to thank her for what she has said about not having kids. "You're not worthy in this world when you become a mother or someone's wife. You're worthy before that."
Contributing: KiMi Robinson
veryGood! (5)
Related
- Shocked South Carolina woman walks into bathroom only to find python behind toilet
- The Daily Money: All mortgages are not created equal
- Joe Manganiello and Girlfriend Caitlin O'Connor Make Marvelous Red Carpet Appearance
- Prince accused of physical, emotional abuse in unreleased documentary, report says
- Man is 'not dead anymore' after long battle with IRS, which mistakenly labeled him deceased
- Norfolk Southern railroad says its CEO is under investigation for alleged ethical lapses
- JoJo Siwa Is a Literal Furball in Jaw-Dropping New York Fashion Week Look
- What is world's smallest cat? Get to know the tiniest cat breed
- Klay Thompson returns to Golden State in NBA Cup game. How to watch
- Selena Gomez Says She Can't Carry Her Own Children Amid Health Journey
Ranking
- After entire police force resigns in small Oklahoma town, chief blames leaders, budget cuts
- Powerball winning numbers for September 7: Jackpot climbs to $112 million
- Princess Kate finishes chemotherapy, says she's 'doing what I can to stay cancer-free'
- Selena Gomez Says She Can't Carry Her Own Children Amid Health Journey
- Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera’s principal guest conductor
- Trader Joe's viral mini tote bags returning soon
- Police say a Russian ‘spy whale’ in Norway wasn’t shot to death
- Cantaloupe recalled for possible salmonella contamination: See which states are impacted
Recommendation
-
10 Trendy Bags To Bring to All of Your Holiday Plans
-
California's Line Fire grows due to high temperatures, forces evacuations: See map
-
Egg recall is linked to a salmonella outbreak, CDC says: See which states are impacted
-
Google antitrust trial over online advertising set to begin
-
Suspect in deadly 2023 Atlanta shooting is deemed not competent to stand trial
-
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Walk the Plank
-
'Devastated': Communities mourn death of Air Force cadet, 19; investigation launched
-
Campaign money? Bribes? Lobbying? Your utility rates may include some, advocates say