Megyn Kelly Faces Backlash Over Comments on Sydney Sweeney’s Appearance

July 4, 2025 — Megyn Kelly is under fire after making controversial remarks about actress Sydney Sweeney’s appearance, implying that her physical attributes were the reason she was invited to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s high-profile wedding in Venice.

During a segment on The Megyn Kelly Show, which was later shared on the show’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, Kelly stated:

“Sydney Sweeney’s the new toast of the town out there because she’s got these enormous breasts that everybody’s obsessed with… How does she wind up there?”

The remarks sparked immediate backlash on social media, with many users and commentators calling the comments sexist, objectifying, and disrespectful toward the Emmy-nominated Euphoria star.

Public Reaction

Fans and critics alike took to X to express their outrage:

• “This is blatant objectification. Sydney Sweeney is a talented actress and deserves to be recognized for her work, not reduced to her body,” one user wrote.

• “This kind of commentary from Megyn Kelly is exactly what holds women in entertainment back,” another added.

Some prominent voices in the entertainment industry also weighed in, accusing Kelly of reinforcing harmful stereotypes about women in Hollywood.

Sydney Sweeney Silent So Far

Sweeney, who has not publicly responded to Kelly’s comments, has been a rising star in both television and film. Known for roles in Euphoria, The White Lotus, and Anyone But You, she has consistently earned praise for her performances and growing influence in the industry.

Her presence at Bezos and Sánchez’s lavish celebration — attended by major celebrities and media figures — was widely seen as part of her emergence as a Hollywood mainstay.

Kelly’s Controversial Track Record

Megyn Kelly, a former Fox News and NBC anchor, is no stranger to controversy. She has previously faced criticism over remarks on topics ranging from race to gender, and this latest incident adds to her history of polarizing commentary.

As of Friday, Kelly has not issued a statement addressing the criticism or clarifying her comments.