Elle King Opens Up About Her Relationship with Father Rob Schneider
Rob SchneiderSinger-songwriter Elle King has been candid about her strained relationship with her father, comedian Rob Schneider. In a series of interviews, King has spoken about her childhood experiences and the emotional distance between her and her father. Despite Rob Schneider's public apology, which he delivered on Tucker Carlson's podcast, King remains firm in her feelings that his gestures have not changed her perspective.
King, known for her hit "Ex's and Oh's," first shared her personal experiences during an appearance on the Dumb Blonde podcast, where she described her father as absent for much of her life. She recounted painful memories of being sent to 'fat camp' twice during her childhood and highlighted the lack of support she felt growing up. "I was just speaking about my childhood and about my truth," King explained to People magazine. "I was not trying to hurt him."
The singer also noted that her comments were not intended to be malicious, nor did she expect them to go viral. Instead, King expressed a desire to communicate her personal truth and advocate for herself and her beliefs, particularly in contrast to her father's controversial stances on various social issues. She has made clear her disagreement with Schneider's views, emphasizing her own support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Schneider, on the other hand, reached out publicly with an apology, expressing regret for his absence in King's younger years. During his appearance on Tucker Carlson’s podcast, he stated, "I want to tell my daughter, Elle, I love you, and I wish I was the father in my 20s that you needed, and clearly I wasn’t. I hope you can forgive me for my shortcomings."
Elle King, however, was not swayed by this apology, describing it as "meaning nothing" due to its context and platform. She maintains that addressing her feelings publicly is a necessary step for her healing and growth, stating, "Sometimes you have to just say things and get them off your chest so that you don’t have to carry it for the rest of your life."
As King moves forward, she continues to focus on her music, with her latest single "High Road" set for release. Despite the personal challenges and public scrutiny, King remains committed to her craft and her truth.
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