What started as a celebrity culture critique quickly turned into a messy personal brawl between two high-profile women—and somehow, an old cheating scandal involving the husband of a U.S. political figure got dragged right back into the spotlight.
Megyn Kelly, known for her no-holds-barred commentary, launched a fiery attack on Kerstin Emhoff—ex-wife of Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff—during an increasingly vicious exchange on social media.
The whole thing spiraled after Emhoff clapped back at Kelly’s harsh criticism of Jennifer Lopez’s recent performances.
Megyn vs. Kerstin: It All Started With J.Lo
On a recent episode of her podcast, Kelly blasted Jennifer Lopez, claiming the pop star’s shows had crossed into “soft porn” territory.
The 55-year-old former anchor didn’t hold back, saying J.Lo was trying too hard to cling to her sex symbol status.
“We’re not sex symbols anymore,” Kelly said bluntly. “That ship has sailed—it left with menopause.”
That was enough to provoke a reaction from Kerstin Emhoff, a 58-year-old Hollywood producer and Doug Emhoff’s ex. Without tagging Kelly directly, she fired off a subtle dig.
“Pretty sure a lot of people still want to sleep with J.Lo,” she wrote.
“Megyn—if you really think post-menopausal women can’t be sexual, you’re missing out.
You can shut your 55-year-old shop while the rest of us are open for business.”
Kelly Goes for the Jugular
Kelly didn’t appreciate the jab and immediately took things to a more personal—and darker—place.
She brought up long-standing rumors that Doug Emhoff cheated on Kerstin during their marriage with their children’s nanny, Najen Naylor.
And she didn’t stop there. “You were too chicken s*** to tag me,” Kelly fired back.
“But let’s just say I’m sexy enough to keep my husband from sleeping with the nanny.”
Then she doubled down: “Unlike J.Lo, I don’t need to fake hump strangers onstage to prove I’ve still got it.”
Kerstin Claps Back and Sets the Record Straight
Not one to back down, Kerstin replied directly this time: “I’m definitely not a chicken s***, @megynkelly.
I figured you’d see it anyway.”
She also made it clear that Kelly had crossed a line: “You went after J.Lo because of her age, not the moves.
And you don’t know anything about my marriage—just like I don’t know what your Doug thinks of you. But I support women. You should try it.”
Kelly Keeps Swinging
Kelly wasn’t ready to let go. In her next post, she said plainly, “Actually, I have a pretty good idea—you married a total s***.”
Then, twisting the knife, she mocked Kerstin’s earlier “open for business” line: “So good luck with that.”
Revisiting the Nanny Scandal
The affair Kelly referenced was a painful chapter for Doug Emhoff, one that the family reportedly tried to keep quiet—especially during the 2024 election cycle.
Back in 2009, Emhoff was married to Kerstin and working in L.A., while Naylor, a young blonde teaching assistant at their kids’ elite school, also served as their nanny.
According to past DailyMail.com reports, that relationship allegedly led to a pregnancy and the collapse of his marriage.
Naylor eventually left her school job, reportedly moved to the Hamptons, and now leads a quiet life with children of her own.
Though records show she was pregnant in 2009, the identity of the child she gave birth to—if any—remains unclear.
A Public Feud Opens Old Wounds
For years, Kerstin Emhoff stayed quiet about the affair allegations.
When previously contacted by reporters, she refused to comment.
But by stepping into the online debate to defend J.Lo—and indirectly criticizing Kelly—she inadvertently revived a scandal many thought had been buried.
What started as a cultural critique turned into a mud-slinging match filled with insults, old wounds, and public fallout.
And it left one thing clear: when personal lives collide with public commentary, no one comes out clean.