Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is facing fresh backlash after remarks made during a recent podcast appearance sparked debate online. Speaking on the “It’s Giving - Podcast” with Sarah Fontenot, Newton shared his views on relationships and parenthood. His comments, especially about women with children, quickly circulated across social media.
Newton, a father of nine with three different women, responded to a question about whether a woman’s value changes if she has children with multiple partners. His direct answer drew strong reactions. The discussion has since added to a growing list of public statements that have kept the former MVP in headlines.
Cam Newton says women's value decreases with more kids

Cam Newton. Image via: Paras Griffin/ Getty Images
During the podcast conversation, Cam Newton stated, “Women’s value get lower the more children that they have.” The remark came after host Sarah Fontenot asked if he believes “women’s value gets lowered when they have multiple children by multiple men,” and Newton agreed.
Check out the video here—He explained that he has had similar conversations in his personal life. Referring to one of the mothers of his children, he said, “The guy that you’re dating or will date, if he ain’t willing to love on these five children that you have that ain’t the guy for you, because when I came into your life… I was willing to accept you and whatever you had.”
Newton continued, “There’s guys out there that’s going to say ‘them ain’t my kids, I want you.’ But that’s not to say that she can’t find nobody.”
His comments triggered widespread criticism online, with many questioning his stance given his own family situation. The debate intensified as clips from the episode spread across platforms.
Cam Newton's personal life: Kids and more
Newton has four children with former fiancée Kia Proctor, who also had a daughter before their relationship. He also has children with LaReina Shaw and comedian Jasmin Brown. Brown recently welcomed a son with Newton in October.
The latest controversy follows other remarks that drew attention. On his “Funky Friday” podcast, Newton previously said, “I'm not about to be around no woman platonically,” and added, “I don't have no attractive woman that I'm cool with that I do not have plans on stabbing.”
His recent statements continue to generate discussion as audiences weigh in on his perspective and public messaging.