Megyn Kelly Faces Criticism for Remarks on Work-Life Balance
Megyn Kelly found herself on the receiving end of backlash after a recent post where she suggested that women can successfully juggle both careers and family life.
In her viral post on X, which amassed nearly 3 million views, she asserted, “Ladies, it is possible to make your own money, have your own career, pay for your own swanky NYC apartment (etc), AND find a man who loves you, wants to have & raise kids with you & wants to be with you and only you.”
Kelly further encouraged women by stating, “The only thing stopping you? Your decision to settle for less.”
However, many fans, colleagues in the media, and social media users quickly criticized her remarks as patronizing, especially coming from a mother of three.
Journalist Stephanie Hamill described Kelly’s views as “Toxic and Delusional,” pointing out that her post imposed unrealistic expectations on most mothers. “I’m a month away from giving birth and I have a toddler. I can assure you, I’m not in boss babe mode. I’m surviving, even with household help,” Hamill remarked.
Hamill also questioned Kelly’s personal support system, asking, “It would be interesting to know more about Megyn’s childcare support, especially when her kids were babies. Did her family assist? How many hours a day did she have a nanny or daycare assistance?”
Reflecting on Kelly’s family dynamics, Hamill wondered about the logistics behind Kelly’s meals, recalling an episode in which Kelly admitted she doesn’t cook on Thanksgiving.
Having left Fox News in 2017 after over a decade, Kelly briefly hosted a daytime show on NBC News before launching her own podcast.
Her podcast, “The Megyn Kelly Show,” is notably ranked among the top 35 US podcasts, according to Spotify.
Kelly reportedly has an annual income of around $23 million, with a net worth estimated at around $45 million.
One X user expressed frustration with Kelly’s perspective, stating, “Not wanting to be a boss babe is not settling for less. My children were raised by me, not by outside help.”
In response to critiques, Kelly retorted, “No one suggested otherwise. Try to keep up.”
Another individual dismissed Kelly’s vision for modern women, highlighting the disconnect with reality. “Who relates to this? A swanky NYC apartment? We tried this in the late 2000s, and it didn’t work out,” the user noted.
Criticism also extended to Kelly’s personal milestones, with one user commenting, “You were 41 when your daughter was born. If she follows in your footsteps, you’ll be 82 when she has her first child. Your grandchildren won’t remember you.”
The conversation has become a focal point for stay-at-home mothers, who found Kelly’s advice demeaning, while single conservative women labeled it as unrealistic.
“Choosing to be a stay-at-home wife and mother is not ‘less,’” one woman remarked online.
Another user added, “Ladies, it’s also possible you’ll win the lottery; adjust your expectations and enthusiasm accordingly. Realistic expectations are far better than chasing unrealistic feminist talking points.”
