Jerry O’Connell under fire after revealing teenage daughters vape, family fights get 'physical'
Jerry O'Connell faced criticism after revealing on a podcast that his teenage daughters vape and attend parties, which he described as part of their social life in Los Angeles. He explained his parenting approach prioritizes open communication over strict rules, acknowledging concerns about addiction. Critics responded by questioning his parenting style and calling him too permissive.
- ▪Jerry O'Connell has teenage daughters who are beginning to attend parties and socialize in high school.
- ▪He disclosed that his daughters vape frequently, calling it a challenging issue tied to addiction.
- ▪O'Connell emphasized a 'call me anytime' parenting rule rather than enforcing strict discipline.
- ▪Jamie Kennedy advised O'Connell to take a firmer stance and remove vaping from the household.
- ▪O'Connell joked that the vape isn't to blame, suggesting deeper issues around addiction need to be addressed.
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Celebrity Kids Jerry O’Connell under fire after revealing teenage daughters vape, family fights get 'physical' Critics called the 'Stand By Me' star 'too much of a people pleaser' after his appearance on Jamie Kennedy's podcast By Lauryn Overhultz Fox News Published May 1, 2026 3:51pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Another candid confession from Jerry O’Connell backfired fast as critics seized on the actor’s remarks about his teenage daughters’ partying and vaping habits.
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