Rob Schneider's Daughter Criticizes His 'Anti-Gay' Apology, Calling It Meaningless

Elle King emerges as a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ advocates.

Damjan

• Published in Film & TV
• September 24, 2024

Family relationships can be complicated, especially when they involve public figures. The intersection of fame and family life often creates additional pressure on these bonds.

In the case of musician Elle King and her father, actor Rob Schneider, their relationship has been in the public eye due to allegations of past behavior, estrangement, and eventual reconciliation attempts. This type of family struggle is expected, mainly when both parties are well-known.

Elle King, born Tanner Elle Schneider, is the eldest daughter of comedian and actor Rob Schneider and former model London King. Over the years, Elle has opened up about her complicated relationship with her father.

Despite her successful music career, her relationship with Schneider has not always been smooth. She revealed on the Dumb Blonde podcast that she had once gone without contact with him for several years, indicating the depth of their estrangement.

During her conversation with podcast host Bunnie XO, King recounted a harrowing memory. She alleged that when her music career began to gain momentum, Schneider contacted her with a firm request, not to mention him in interviews.

This moment marked a clear division between her personal and professional life, highlighting the strained relationship between father and daughter. King also shared that, as a child, Schneider sent her to a weight-loss camp, an experience that left a lasting impact.

Elle King's father is comedian Rob Schneider.

In addition to the personal grievances, Elle expressed disagreements with some of her father's public views, particularly those related to anti-gay rights.

Her willingness to discuss these issues openly contrasts with the often-held belief that family problems should remain private. She has been clear that her motivation in speaking out was not to hurt her father but to share the truth about her experiences growing up.

In response to his daughter’s allegations, Schneider issued a public apology:

"I wanted to tell my daughter, Elle I love you. And I wish I was the father in my 20s that you needed and clearly I wasn't and I hope that you can forgive me for my shortcomings.

I love you completely. I love you entirely and I just want you to be well and happy with your beautiful baby Lucky. I wish you all the best.

I feel terrible and I just want you to know that I don't take anything that you say personally."

While his apology was emotional and seemingly genuine, it was delivered very publicly, raising questions about the sincerity of such gestures when broadcast on major platforms.

King shared her true feelings regarding the public apology.

For her part, Elle was candid about her reaction to Schneider's apology. She admitted that she had not expected her comments to attract much attention.

She explained that discussing her childhood was a way to get things off her chest, but she didn’t foresee the extent to which the conversation would go viral. Despite this, she stood by her words and the public nature of their exchange.

Last month, Schneider issued a public apology to his daughter.

Despite the family conflict, Elle King discovered a positive outcome. By addressing her father's past views, she emerged as a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.

This advocacy for marginalized groups took precedence over her issues with her father, highlighting her commitment to allyship. King showed that she would readily embrace the opportunity to stand up again if it meant reinforcing her role as an ally.

Damjan