Megyn Kelly names the meanest celebrities she met and shares what went wrong behind the scenes

Megyn Kelly ended 2025 with strong words and clear memories. The former Fox News anchor and podcast host openly named the celebrities she found the most unpleasant during her long media career. In a recent Daily Mail interview, Megyn Kelly, 55, was asked a simple question. Which famous people did she enjoy the least meeting? Her answer was direct and surprising.

The first name she mentioned was Jane Fonda, the legendary actress. Kelly also spoke about her uncomfortable past interview with Bruce Willis. She later shared why she had a bad impression of Ellen DeGeneres. Kelly also hinted at her dislike for Al Roker, though she did not explain it in detail.




These comments quickly caught attention online. Fans and critics began discussing her claims. While Kelly criticized several stars, she also praised others, showing she does not judge everyone the same way. Her comments came from personal experiences. Kelly made it clear she was sharing what she saw and felt during real interviews and workplace stories.

Megyn Kelly explains why Jane Fonda, Bruce Willis, Ellen DeGeneres, and Al Roker left bad impressions

When asked about the “meanest” celebrity she has met, Jane Fonda was the first name Megyn Kelly mentioned.

Megyn Kelly referred to her 2017 interview with the actress. She said Jane Fonda became offended when asked about plastic surgery. Kelly explained why she asked the question, saying:

“I had been told to steer her away from scene talk because it made her ‘Our Souls at Night’ co-star Robert Redford uncomfortable.”

Kelly then spoke about Bruce Willis, while also showing care for his current health struggles. Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Kelly said she felt bad speaking about him but wanted to be honest.

She recalled their 2006 Fox News interview and said:

“He was so ungiving and so ungenerous.”

She added:

“He was just clearly so unhappy to be there. I mean, that’s fine, he has his politics, but why agree to come on?”

Kelly also shared her feelings about Al Roker. She did not explain the reason but made a comparison that hinted at discomfort. She said:

“Let’s just say, if my mother ran into Al Roker, she would turn into Larry David bumping into Alan Dershowitz at Martha’s Vineyard very quickly.”

Her strongest comments were about Ellen DeGeneres. Kelly said a close family member worked as a producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She shared what she was told about Ellen’s behavior at work.

Kelly said:

“They were all told, if you come across her in the hallway, even if you’re already looking in that general direction, to look down at the floor.”

She added:

“You would look down like a serf. You’d actually have to avert your eyes.”

Megyn Kelly said these stories came before the show’s 2020 workplace scandal. She explained:

“I’ve never heard anything like that before with any of these big personalities. And I knew that before the bullying scandal broke, so when it did, I was not surprised at all. She is a bad person.”

Representatives for Jane Fonda, Bruce Willis, Al Roker, and Ellen DeGeneres did not respond to Page Six for comment.

Megyn Kelly also shared positive experiences. She called Russell Brand “warm.” She said Kathie Lee Gifford was “nice.” Kelly also praised Jada Pinkett Smith, saying she is:

“So sweet, so sincere, and so genuine.”

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