Singer Elle King Reveals Her Father Sent Her to “Fat Camp” and Discusses Their Ongoing Estrangement in Candid Podcast Interview
Elle King, the acclaimed musician known for her powerful voice and candid lyrics, has recently shared a deeply personal account of her troubled relationship with her father, actor Rob Schneider. In a revealing episode of Bunnie XO’s podcast, “Dumb Blonde,” King discussed the emotional scars left by her father’s actions and their strained relationship.
In a teaser clip released on August 10, 2024, King, 35, recounted a traumatic childhood experience where Schneider, 60, sent her to “fat camp” after she struggled with weight issues. “I was, like, a really, really heavy child. My dad sent me to fat camp,” King revealed. She described the experience as “very toxic and very silly,” especially since she was reprimanded for not losing weight after injuring her ankle.
Schneider, who shares King with his former partner, model London King, has been a controversial figure in King’s life. King explained that their interactions often revolved around movie sets, where she felt sidelined and neglected. “If I would ever spend a summer with my dad, it would be on a movie set. I would just get lost in the shuffle,” she said. King also noted that any mistakes she made on set led to harsh consequences, further straining their relationship.
King’s estrangement from her father has been a long-standing issue. She revealed that they often go “four or five years” without speaking, attributing their distance to fundamental disagreements and Schneider’s public statements. “I disagree with a lot of the things that he says,” King asserted, criticizing her father’s views on various social issues. “You’re talking out of your a— and you’re talking s—t about drag and anti-gay rights. He’s just talking out of his a—, and I want to use this opportunity to say that I disagree.”
Despite their differences, King tried various methods to mend their relationship, including writing letters and confronting him directly. Unfortunately, her efforts have not been fruitful. “You can want someone to change so much. You can’t control anyone else’s actions or feelings. All you can control is how you react and what you do with your feelings,” she explained.
This public disclosure comes amid Schneider’s recent controversy, where his stand-up set at the Hospital of Regina Foundation’s Four Seasons Ball in June 2024 was cut short due to offensive jokes about transgender people and vaccinations. The Foundation publicly distanced itself from Schneider’s remarks, stating they did not align with their values.
Through her podcast appearance, King has opened up about the difficulties of reconciling with her past and the impact of her father’s actions on her life. Her candid revelations highlight the complex and often painful dynamics of family relationships, particularly in the public eye.
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