Elle King Details Challenging Relationship with Father Rob Schneider

Singer Elle King opens up about her strained relationship with comedian father Rob Schneider, revealing years of estrangement and toxic behavior. Despite her honest account, King emphasizes that she does not regret sharing her childhood experiences.

Elle King, the Grammy-nominated country singer and daughter of comedian Rob Schneider, has candidly discussed her challenging relationship with her father, revealing years of estrangement and toxic behavior.

In an interview with People magazine, King said she never intended for her revelations to spark controversy, but she stands by her truth and does not regret sharing her childhood experiences. "I was just speaking about my childhood and about my truth," she said. "I was not trying to hurt him."

Elle King Details Challenging Relationship with Father Rob Schneider

King's recent podcast appearance with Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie XO, sparked a viral response after she shared details of her strained relationship with Schneider. She admitted to periods of estrangement that lasted "four or five years" and described toxic and silly situations she experienced as a child.

Despite the public nature of her revelations, King emphasized that she doesn't hold any ill will towards her father. "Your dad is one of my childhood crushes," Bunnie told King, referring to Schneider's role in the "Deuce Bigalow" films.

Elle King Details Challenging Relationship with Father Rob Schneider

However, King's childhood memories paint a different picture. She recalled being lost in the shuffle on her father's movie sets and facing criticism for minor mistakes. "If I ever messed up a shot, if I ever was talking, like, I would get in f---ing trouble," she said.

King also recounted a particularly difficult experience at a young age. "My dad sent me to fat camp, and then I got in trouble one year, because I sprained my ankle, and I didn't lose any weight," she said, describing the situation as "very toxic and very silly."

Elle King Details Challenging Relationship with Father Rob Schneider

In another excerpt from the podcast, King expressed her disagreement with her father's political views and criticized his anti-gay rights remarks. "I want to use this opportunity to say I disagree," she said. "I do not agree with what he says."

Despite the challenges she faced, King has achieved significant success in her own right. She has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards and won an Academy of Country Music Award for "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" in 2020.

King's journey of reconciling her past with her present has been a complex one. She has tried various approaches to connect with her father, but ultimately she has come to realize that she cannot control his actions or feelings.

"You try every different angle. I would try letters. I would try soft. I would try yelling... my dad forgot about every single birthday," she said.

Despite her father's past behavior, King has learned to forgive and move on. "You can't control anyone else's actions. You can't control people's feelings. All you can control is how you react and what you do with your feelings," she said.