Megyn Kelly Faces Backlash Over Cindy Crawford Criticism Following Son’s Death: ‘Goblinesque’

Megyn Kelly's unpopularity following the death of Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber has ignited a storm of criticism on Tuesday. The "The Megyn Kelly Show" host remarked on Presley's decision to tattoo the word "misunderstood" on his face after battling addiction, suggesting that this action indicated deeper family issues. Kelly stated, "When your 21-year-old son is getting a face tattoo and the word he chooses is 'misunderstood,' you've got serious problems in your family."

The tragic news of Gerber's death by drug overdose was revealed on Sunday, as he had been receiving treatment at a rehab facility in Los Angeles. The model had openly discussed his struggles with substance abuse and mental health concerns, leading to his admission to the facility. Kelly's remarks have been met with strong backlash from the public, who argue that it is inappropriate to criticize grieving parents after their child's loss.

Spencer Pratt took to X, questioning the etiquette of criticizing grieving parents, stating, "Unless the mother strangled them to death with an exercise band, it's typically considered poor form … to criticize their grieving parents." New York City councilwoman Inna Vernikov also took to X, drawing parallels between Kelly's comments and her previous criticism of Hayden Panettiere's family, emphasizing that Kelly "has no soul."

Other users flooded the comments section, condemning Kelly for blaming Gerber's parents for not intervening just days after their son's death, accusing her of a lack of empathy and kindness. The online outcry highlights the sensitivity surrounding the topic of addiction and the grieving process, with many expressing their sadness for the numerous families affected by this issue.