Elle King Dismisses Dad Rob Schneider's Apology For 'Toxic' Behavior
Huff PostLOADING ERROR LOADING Elle King isn’t ready to forgive her famous father, Rob Schneider, for his past actions just yet. Later in the conversation, she distanced herself from Schneider’s political stance, noting: “I do not agree with what he says.” Musician Elle King and her father, actor Rob Schneider, in 2009. Michael S. Schwartz via Getty Images Days after King’s “Dumb Blonde” interview, Schneider responded to his daughter’s claims with an apology while making an appearance on former Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s podcast. I love you completely and I love you entirely.” In her People interview, King shrugged off her father’s apology, noting: “I think an apology on Tucker Carlson is like a double negative, right? An outspoken supporter of former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the actor and comedian was reportedly booed offstage at a Canadian charity event in June for making “transphobic, misogynistic and anti-vax jokes.” Though it may take more time for King to patch up things with Schneider, she told People that she was grateful for the discourse her “Dumb Blonde” interview had ignited.