American singer Elle King opened up about her relationship with her father and Hollywood actor, Rob Schneider. The singer and her father’s relationship strained years ago. Elle King appeared for an interview with Bunnie Xo for her podcast, ‘Dumb Blonde’. In an edited teaser video, the singer did not hold back on speaking up about the ‘Grown Ups‘ actor.
King revealed how Schneider his daughter to a fat camp when she could not lose weight. She further added that the two can go years without talking. She disclosed that her father told her not to speak about him in the media. However, the ‘Jersey Giant‘ singer has clearly chosen to ignore her father.
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Elle King Reflects On Her Strained Relationship With Her Father Rob Schneider
The preview video for Bunnie Xo’s podcast was posted on TikTok. There the singer talked about her relationship with her father in the past. King said, “I was, like, a really, really heavy child. My dad sent me to fat camp.” She further adds, “And then I got in trouble one year because I sprained my ankle and I didn’t lose any weight … Very toxic and very silly.”
The ‘Drunk‘ singer recalled that Schneider often forgot her birthday. She admitted that the ‘Home Alone: Lost In New York‘ actor spent very little time with her. Her summers often passed at a film set, where she got “lost in the shuffle”. King added, “If I ever messed up a shot, if I ever was talking, I would get in f***ing trouble.”
King held no bars while saying that her father had no hand in her career and she never wanted his help. When the singer gained some fame, Schneider called King and said, “Don’t f***ing talk about me in the press.” It seems that King chose to ignore his instructions.
King Criticizes Schneider’s Views On LGBTQ Community
Elle chose the opportunity to disassociate with Rob Schneider on his view about drag and the LBTQ community. Last month, Schneider expressed his disapproval of the Olympics’ Opening ceremony on X. “I am sorry to say to all the world’s greatest athletes, I wish you all the best, but I cannot watch an Olympics that disrespects Christianity and openly celebrates Satan,” Schneider wrote.
Meanwhile, King openly disagreed with her father’s opinions. The singer stated, “You’re talking out of your a** and you’re talking shit about drag and, you know, anti-gay rights.” The ‘Worth A Shot‘ singer said that she has tried to reconcile with her father but it was in vain. Now the singer and the Schneider have gone years without talking.
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