Megyn Kelly criticized Stephen Colbert for joking about which female guests he would have sex with during a recent broadcast [1].
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding gender dynamics and professional conduct within the entertainment and media industries. Kelly's critique focuses on the intersection of celebrity culture and respect for married individuals.
Speaking from a Sky News Australia studio, Kelly said Colbert discussed a list of stars he would "bang" with Jimmy Kimmel [1]. Kelly specifically pointed to the fact that Colbert is a married man who named specific individuals, including actress Michelle Williams [1].
Kelly said that Colbert's behavior was disrespectful and sexist. She noted that Colbert described how he could barely speak in the presence of Williams [1].
"The arrogance, the narcissism, the cruelty, it’s just all wound up into this weirdness that explains really the strange behaviour on his way out," Kelly said [1].
The comments were made during an interview that aired on Friday [2]. Kelly said that the nature of the jokes reflected a lack of professionalism and an indifference toward the women mentioned [1].
“"He, Stephen Colbert, a married man … and he named names."”
This clash illustrates the continuing friction between traditional standards of conduct and the provocative nature of late-night comedy. By framing the issue as one of 'cruelty' and 'narcissism,' Kelly is positioning the debate not just as a matter of taste, but as a critique of the power dynamics and gender expectations inherent in celebrity-driven media.
