Megyn Kelly rips 'disgusting' Charlize Theron for her role on Fox News [VIDEO]

In the realm of Hollywood and the media, conflicts between public figures often make headlines, especially when they touch on sensitive issues like the #MeToo movement.

One such recent clash that has garnered widespread attention involves the political commentator Megyn Kelly and actress Charlize Theron.

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This ongoing dispute, which was ignited after Kelly's recent remarks on her podcast, centers on Kelly's portrayal in the 2019 film. bomb and subsequent comments made by Theron during the film's promotional tour.

bomb was a critically acclaimed film that sought to shed light on the alleged sexual harassment perpetrated by late Fox News CEO Roger Ailes. Charlize Theron, a renowned South African actress, took on the challenging role of portraying Megyn Kelly, one of the former Fox News anchors who was instrumental in exposing Ailes' misconduct.

The film, which also starred Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie, aimed to highlight the struggles women face in toxic workplaces, particularly in industries dominated by powerful men.

However, despite the film's intention to draw attention to these critical issues, Kelly has expressed her dissatisfaction with how she was portrayed and Theron's handling of the role.

In a recent episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show” podcast (video below), the former Fox News anchor didn't mince words when expressing his feelings about Theron and the film. “It's so gross… Charlize Theron and her friends basically made a whole nativity scene in my book.” Kelly said, referring to his memoirs, Settle for more.

He went on to accuse Theron of not only taking her story without proper recognition or compensation, but also using the film's promotional tour as a platform to “dump” her.

“First of all, you stole my book, you stole my very intimate history, and you paid me nothing…You didn't take any time to really get to know me.” Kelly continued.

Her frustration was palpable as she accused Theron of misrepresenting her story and criticized Hollywood's treatment of her narrative. “Hollywood is disgusting. Just take your prize and run away,” he added, highlighting his disdain for the industry's handling of his personal experience.

This isn't the first time Kelly has publicly criticized Theron. Earlier this year, Kelly addressed comments Theron made during a media interview where she appeared to question the timing of Kelly's allegations against Ailes.

According to Kelly, Theron remarked that Kelly was “late to the party” in making her allegations, implying that Kelly's delay in speaking out diminished the credibility of her claims.

Kelly's response was as fiery as one might expect. “B—- you weren't even at the party. You should never make any allegations,” Kelly responded on her podcast. His frustration stemmed from what he perceived as Theron's hypocrisy and lack of understanding about the complexities of making such serious allegations.

Kelly further suggested that Theron, while likely facing her own challenges in Hollywood, lacked the courage to speak up and therefore had no place criticizing those who did.

Kelly's harsh rebuke of Theron is rooted in a broader frustration she has expressed toward those who she believes are manipulating or misrepresenting the #MeToo movement for personal gain or to advance their careers.

She has previously criticized other high-profile women who, in her opinion, revised their accounts of sexual harassment or assault in a way that aligns with a particular narrative, often years after the fact.

One of the most striking examples of Kelly's critique of #MeToo revisionism came during the Donald Trump hush money trial. Kelly took aim at Stormy Daniels, an adult film star who accused Trump of having an affair with her and then being paid to keep quiet.

During her podcast, Kelly accused Daniels of changing her story over time, especially in the context of the #MeToo movement.

“It went from that casual description when he first came out with it publicly from, 'He was interesting and he was nice and he was good, he was a nice guy,' to 'I got sidetracked!'” Kelly said during an episode with comedian Adam Carolla.

He criticized Daniels' new testimony, in which Daniels described feeling disoriented and trapped during the encounter, as “bulls: revisionism #MeToo” and expressed frustration that many people seemed to accept these revised accounts without question.

Kelly's criticism raises important questions about the complexities of the #MeToo movement, particularly the idea of ​​when and how women should come forward with their stories of harassment or assault.

On the one hand, the movement has been instrumental in encouraging women to speak out and holding powerful men accountable. On the other hand, Kelly's criticisms highlight the possibility of the movement being co-opted or manipulated in ways that may detract from its original purpose.

The conflict between Megyn Kelly and Charlize Theron is not just a personal feud; it reflects broader debates about the representation of real-life stories in Hollywood, the responsibilities of those who tell those stories, and the current challenges facing the #MeToo movement.

For Kelly, the portrait of his life and experiences a bomb it was not only inaccurate, but also disrespectful and hurtful. His strong words against Theron underscore his belief that Hollywood often prioritizes sensationalism over truth, even when it comes to sensitive issues like sexual harassment.

As the dust settles, it remains to be seen whether Theron or others involved in the making of bomb will respond to Kelly's latest accusations. What is clear, however, is that the tension between these two high-profile women continues to simmer, with no signs of resolution in sight.

Whether this conflict will lead to a broader discussion about the ethics of storytelling in Hollywood and the integrity of the #MeToo movement is a question that remains open to debate.

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