‘Jennifer Aniston whines about Brad Pitt divorce but poses pantless’: Megyn Kelly blasts FRIENDS star, fans call out misogynistic comment

Megyn Kelly calls out Jennifer Aniston’s new Vanity Fair cover

Megyn Kelly, joined by Maureen Callahan, opened her show by pointing out the hypocrisy in Jennifer Aniston’s stance. Kelly noted how Aniston once slammed JD Vance for his “Catless Childlady” remark, yet has no issue having regular dinners with Jimmy Kimmel, who was long tied to shows like The Man Show. Kelly then repeated Aniston’s recent line, “if they didn’t have their soap operas, they had their tabloids and went on, “You’re the one who put yourself in the public eye, chased this kind of attention, and thrived on it.” 

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The podcast host and political commentator, Kelly, then called out the actor for building her fame through magazine covers, often posing half-naked, and giving interviews designed to keep her in the spotlight. Kelly even dragged Pitt into it, saying Aniston’s marriage to Brad Pitt, one of the biggest stars in the world, supercharged her career after Friends and set her up with the multi-millionaire lifestyle she still enjoys. Surrounded by luxury cars and endless privilege, Kelly mocked Aniston’s nerve to turn around and scold the same media that made her. “No one wants to hear you whine,” she said. “You’re lucky tabloids and soap opera fans cared enough to keep you relevant. That’s why you’re rich.”

Her guest, journalist Maureen Callahan, didn’t seem to be an Aniston fan either, calling the recent profile nothing more than a PR attempt to paint the actor as some kind of saint. Pointing to Aniston’s own words about the Brad-Angelina relationship, Maureen reminded how right after all that, Aniston signed on to The Break-Up with Vince Vaughn. “She played a long-time couple falling apart — and it was a comedy. Her agent was hesitant, worried it might hit too close to home. But Aniston pushed ahead. She knew exactly what she was doing,” Maureen said, adding, “She deliberately fed into that narrative of being the jilted woman. And if you really don’t want to play into tabloid culture, then maybe don’t pose pantsless on Vanity Fair, spilling every detail about Brad and Angie while trying to prove you’re still ultra-effable.”

The comments made by the duo, however, didn’t sit well with many viewers and fans, who called out both Kelly and Maureen for shaming the actor despite being women themselves. Aniston has long been open about her struggles and the post-divorce fallout, especially around the pregnancy talk, so it was painful for fans to watch such hate. “Maureen on Megyn’s are such jealous women, made me want to puke,” one person commented. “Women are women’s biggest haters and they prove it,” another added. “I used to like Kelly’s show, but now it feels pro-MAGA and filled with misogynistic remarks. What a letdown,” a third said.

Elsewhere in the podcast, Kelly compared Aniston and Meghan Markle, calling them the same in the context of their romantic partners while also taking aim at Aniston’s recent love interest. The actor has been making headlines for finding love with Jim Curtis, who is a hypnotist and wellness guru. On the work front, Jennifer Aniston is reprising her role in the popular Apple TV+ series. The drama also stars Reese Witherspoon and has had three successful seasons. The fourth will air on Apple TV+ on September 17, 2025.