It’s been five days since the tragic death of Hayden Panettiere.

And as new details of her final hours continue to surface, the situation is drawing new attention to an alarming problem in the South Carolina community where the actress spent her final days.

As we previously reported, Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville on Sunday, August 16.

She was pronounced dead after first responders attempted life-saving measures.

While officials have not determined her cause of death, the circumstances surrounding the tragedy have renewed concerns about the area’s ongoing struggle with drug overdoses.

An addict-turned-advocate who lives in Greenville tells TMZ that laced drugs and fatal overdoses have been serious problems in the city for years, particularly in the neighborhood where Panettiere died.

The local resident claims the area has developed a reputation as a place where drugs are readily available, alleging that some people can even have them delivered directly to their homes.

There is currently no evidence that drugs played a role in Panettiere’s death.

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However, 911 dispatch audio reportedly referenced a possible overdose when emergency crews responded, and the Drug Enforcement Administration has since joined the investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest, and an autopsy revealed no signs of trauma that would have contributed to her death. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office has said her official cause and manner of death remain pending toxicology and other additional studies.

Narcan, a medication used to reverse potentially fatal opioid overdoses, was also reportedly found at the residence.

The Greenville resident says the community has been working to make Narcan more readily available while educating residents about how to administer it.

Those efforts may already be having an impact, as fatal overdoses in Greenville reportedly declined last year, with the local coroner crediting Narcan as one factor.

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Panettiere’s death comes during August’s observance of Overdose Awareness Month, adding another painful layer to an already heartbreaking story.

Residents reportedly plan to honor the actress on August 28 during Jessica’s Walk, an annual event focused on raising awareness about the devastating consequences of addiction.

Panettiere had been candid throughout her life about her struggles with addiction and recovery.

Her death has now placed renewed attention on those struggles, as well as the broader crisis affecting the community where she died.

For now, however, authorities have not determined exactly what caused the actress’s death. The investigation remains ongoing, with toxicology results expected to provide additional answers.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Hayden Panettiere Death Sparks Fears About New Opioid Crisis was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Both Jinger Duggar and Joy-Anna Duggar have been opening up about the lingering effects of their childhood.

The thoughtless way that their parents raised them has led them to face unique struggles as adults.

One grosser consequence is that they only developed good hygiene habits after they married.

When both Jinger and Joy married as very young adults, their respective husbands had to teach them about basic hygiene, like regular showering.

Jinger and Joy-Anna Duggar shared similar learning experiences when they married

On this week’s episode of The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, Joy-Anna once again appeared as a guest.

Jinger was only 22 when she married Jeremy Vuolo. Joy was only 19 when she married Austin Forsyth.

(There are many who believe that these ages are simply too young for marriage, but the fundamentalist community has a vested interest in marrying off their members within the cult at a young age to keep them locked into the extreme lifestyle.)

Jinger and Joy can both attest that living on their family’s compound until they married at these young ages left them with habits that neither of their husbands liked.

Simply put, their hygiene was lacking. And both Jeremy and Austin let them know.

Before she married Austin, Joy did not wash her hair frequently or take daily showers.

“Some days you don’t feel dirty,” she claimed. “I did not care that much. [I was like], ‘Hygiene? Ehh.’”

This meant that, for Joy, the biggest adjustment after marrying Austin was showering every night to please her husband.

“That sounds crazy, doesn’t it?” she asked.

Daily showers are common, if not universal, in the US — especially in the hot-and-humid southeast, where the Duggar cult is situated.

Did they both marry ‘germophobe’ husbands?

“Jokingly, he was like, ‘You know when we get married, we’re gonna shower every night! We’re gonna be clean!’” Joy recalled.

“He let me know his expectations,” she continued, “and I was like, ‘Ok, fine.’”

Because Austin washes his hands frequently and sometimes showers twice a day in the summer, she labeled him a “germophobe.”

Austin’s showering habits sound like they’re within the normal range. That’s not something that we normally get to say about Austin Forsyth.

And washing your hands frequently is normally a healthy habit. But since the Duggars clearly did not learn good habits at home, they had to learn them once they married.

Unlike Austin, Jeremy was not aware of how unhygienic the Duggar daughters could be before he married Jinger.

“The hygiene thing has improved with Jeremy [in my life],” Jinger reported.

She shared that “he has improved my hygiene majorly. We won’t even get into all the hygiene things because it’s too much to talk about.”

Repeatedly, Jinger made it clear that there are aspects of hygiene that she was unwilling to discuss on the podcast. Joy seemed to feel the same. So it’s possible that the girls were a little grosser than they let on.

“I still don’t wash my hair [often], Joy,” Jinger Duggar admitted. Well, look at their mom. Sometimes people inherit their parents’ worst habits.

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They both seem uncomfortable with certain hygiene topics

“The hygiene thing, it’s massive in [Jeremy’s] eyes,” Jinger added. Did both Jinger and Joy Duggar marry germophobes, or did they marry guys with normal hygiene expectations?

What we should remember about the Duggars is that they are, famously, a very large family.

Showering — and especially taking hot showers — was not always possible or practical. Hot water runs out, and then showers become uncomfortable or even painful.

Due to the restrictions of their cult, the Duggars were taught to hide and even ignore their bodies. They could not experience healthy sexual development and milestones and did not receive any real education — on their bodies or on numerous other topics.

The somewhat feral habits and Jinger and Joy describe having to unlearn to please their husbands aren’t really a surprise at that point. They’re just further sad consequences of the terrible choices of Jim Bob and Michelle.

Jinger Duggar & Joy-Anna Duggar: Our Hygiene Disgusted Our Husbands! We Learned How … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Brian Hickerson is speaking out following the sudden death of his on-and-off girlfriend, Hayden Panettiere.

Hickerson’s attorney, Sloan Ellis, issued a brief statement Thursday as questions continue to surround the actress’ death at age 36.

“Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed,” Ellis told TMZ.

Ellis went on to stress that there is no indication that foul play factored into Hayden’s death.

“As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play,” he continued, adding:

“Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.”

Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, August 16.

First responders attempted to revive the actress, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A police report subsequently confirmed that Hickerson and his brother, Zach, were at the residence when emergency personnel arrived. According to the report, Hickerson showed police a bag containing medications Panettiere had been taking.

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Authorities have stressed that the investigation remains ongoing.

The Greenville County Coroner’s Office previously said an autopsy found no signs of trauma that contributed to Panettiere’s death, while her official cause and manner of death remain pending additional investigation and testing.

Hickerson and Panettiere had a complicated history.

The pair began dating in 2018 and endured multiple breakups and reconciliations. Their relationship also included allegations of domestic violence, with Hickerson pleading no contest to felony charges involving Panettiere in 2021.

Earlier this week, police visited Hickerson’s family home as part of a probe to determine if criminal conduct played a role in Hayden’s death.

Now, as investigators work to determine exactly what happened to the beloved actress, Hickerson is asking the public to let them do their job.

For now, he says there will be no more comments from his side.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Brian Hickerson Breaks His Silence After Hayden Panettiere’s Death was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

With the shocking news of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK move, next comes the big question:

Why?

Many people initially assumed that this means dire news for King Charles’ health, especially after Camilla’s recent remarks.

But there could be another reason. Are the duke and duchess fleeing from Donald Trump?

Why are Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK?

Just last month, Prince Harry returned to the United Kingdom with his family in tow.

He and his family spent quality time with Charles. They visited the ancestral home of his late mother, Princess Diana.

Harry was already expected to return to Britain in September for a children’s charity — one that he has supported for over 20 years. And, of course, for events tied to the Invictus Games.

Now, news has broken that Harry and Meghan are preparing to leave their idyllic lives in Montecito, California and return to their homeland.

Perhaps this really is about family — giving their children time and memories with their grandfather before he is gone. But maybe this is about getting away from the rot that threatens to destroy the United States from within.

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In January 2026, Donald Trump baselessly claimed that NATO allies had “stayed a little back” from the front lines in Afghanistan.

Prince Harry actually served in Afghanistan (and famously so). He pushed back at the time, noting that he “made lifelong friends” and also “lost friends” during the war.

(At that time, Trump felt frustrated that NATO allies would not simply give him Greenland. His mad king behavior has been getting worse and worse.)

“Boy, what she’s done to that guy,” Trump would later vaguely gripe, referring to Meghan Markle in May.

Trump reacts with fury to any criticism, but covets fawning attention from famous people. This has left him incredibly frustrated since his rise to power a decade ago — and prompted him to react with whining and complaining when people accurately describe his tyrannical behavior.

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‘They are moving back to Britain because they don’t like President Trump’

When People reported on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s plans to cross the Atlantic, the potential political angle initially avoided notice.

However, it was not long before folks on social media began to take notice.

America’s very own Magda Goebbels, Katie Miller tweeted a screenshot of a portion of the article.

“…They have made no secret of their disillusionment with the current White House,” the segment reads. “With the midterm elections fast approaching, concerns about the direction of the U.S. loom large for many….”

Miller then accused: “They are moving back to Britain because they don’t like President Trump.” She also baselessly claimed that the millionaire couple are “broke.”

Many election cycles see people pledging to move to another country if a specific politician becomes president. Only in rare cases do they follow through.

Moving to a new country is expensive, time-consuming, emotionally loaded, and hardly automatic. Obtaining a visa, let alone the equivalent of a green card, is often daunting or even impossible. Besides, most people decide to wait out what’s likely to be four years.

This time, it’s different. Some folks, particularly communities of color and LGBTQ+ Americans, are having to move between states and, in some countries, leave as refugees fleeing persecution. Not everyone. But as the Trump regime continues, it’s likely to only get worse.

But Harry and Meghan are rich, famous, and live in California. If this insulation weren’t enough, they could probably just move to Canada without much of an issue.

Canada, however, is not any closer to ailing King Charles. Thus the widespread belief that they are moving to spend more time with him before he takes the crown.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Moving to the UK to Escape Trump? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has been captivating the nation for several weeks now.

And as the defense makes its case, Clancy — who admitted to killing her three young children in 2023 — is receiving a surprising surge of support.

Hundreds of women gathered outside the Massachusetts courthouse where Clancy is on trial, many of them wearing pink and carrying signs with messages including “Believe,” “She Needed Help” and “Peace For Lindsay.”

The rally was the largest public show of support for Clancy since her murder trial began.

For many of those attending, however, the gathering was about more than Clancy herself. Supporters said they wanted to call attention to what they see as failures in the mental health system, particularly when women seek treatment for postpartum mental illness.

“Women are being dismissed, neglected and ignored when we speak up,” supporter April Vincent told the Associated Press. “We’re scared because nobody takes us seriously.”

Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, does not dispute that his client killed her children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan.

Instead, he argues that she was suffering from severe mental illness, including postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder, and should not be held criminally responsible.

The defense has argued that Clancy repeatedly sought help before the January 2023 killings. She reportedly saw multiple mental health providers, took medication, called a suicide hotline, visited an emergency room, and admitted herself to a psychiatric hospital.

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Prosecutors have presented a very different account.

They allege Clancy deliberately planned the killings and sent her husband out of the house shortly before the children died. They have also questioned the seriousness of Clancy’s subsequent suicide attempt and presented testimony that she did not always take her prescribed medication.

Outside the courthouse, supporters applauded Reddington when he appeared.

Organizer Renee Kimball urged the crowd to trust the defense attorney, telling them that Reddington “has Lindsay’s fight.”

The group later formed a circle, recited the Lord’s Prayer, and raised their arms to form hearts with their hands.

Inside the courtroom, hospital chaplain Sheila Cavanaugh provided emotional testimony about her more than 200 visits with Clancy following the killings.

Cavanaugh recalled that Clancy appeared emotionally flat after regaining consciousness and told her, “I’m so glad my children are safe.”

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The chaplain also testified that Clancy described hearing a voice telling her that she and her children would not be safe unless she followed its commands.

Clancy has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.

The case has thrust postpartum psychosis — a rare and severe condition — into the national spotlight.

And for the women supporting Clancy outside the courthouse, the trial has become a broader fight over whether women suffering from serious postpartum mental illness are being heard before it’s too late.

If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988.

Lindsay Clancy Supporters Dress In Pink, Hold Rally Outside of Courthouse was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Is Natalie Harp married?

Officially an aide to Donald Trump with access to his phone and ear, something isn’t adding up in their relationship.

It’s clear that she has a fawning and unhealthy obsession with Trump. But is she his mistress?

Some reports suggest that the truth is more twisted than most had imagined.

Is Natalie Harp married?

When Senator Jon Ossoff listed off just a few of Donald Trump’s inadequacies, two words ignited a particular firestorm.

“He wants to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie,” the Georgia Senator described.

What happened next was a fiery explosion from within the right-wing media ecosystem, with everyone from members of the Trump family to pundits to podcasters practically frothing at the mouth over the mention of Natalie Harp.

Officially, the 35-year-old blonde woman is some sort of assistant to Trump. She is essentially his shadow, penning his most rancid social media posts and printing a carefully curated supply of alleged good news.

Unofficially, many struggle to understand this relationship. Is she Trump’s mistress? Is she married?

Unearthed video: Trump aide Natalie Harp personally types out Trump’s Truth Social posts as he sits there rambling pic.twitter.com/6Bv7uUcNZk

— Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) August 17, 2026

No, Natalie Harp is not married.

In fact, there aren’t really any records of her prior to her entering Trump’s orbit.

She was previously a reporter for far-right news site OANN. Famously, she also credited Trump for saving her life after he signed a law allowing people to try experimental treatments.

(It’s true that she had bone cancer, but medical experts have said that the treatment that she apparently used was already accessible.)

By all accounts, the only man of any importance in her life is Trump. And he seems to occupy not only her professional life, but her thoughts and emotions.

Is she Donald Trump’s mistress?

Some accused Senator Ossoff of claiming that Trump was having an extramarital affair with Natalie Harp.

He neither said nor implied anything of the sort. Which calls into question why so many conservatives seemed to jump onto this same talking point.

At this time, there is no evidence of any sexual relationship between the two. Even Natalie’s brother, Preston Harp, believes that it is not a physical attraction on her part — even though he is critical of his sister’s association with Trump and hopes that she comes to her senses soon.

Still, this is a woman who writes emotional letters to Trump — apologizing for “embarrassing” him in public and openly gushing over him and signing them: “With all my heart, Natalie.”

Unfortunately, the true explanation appears to be stranger and creepier than a sexual affair.

What in the country fried fuck does this even mean 🤷

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— Russ Copeland (@rcopelander.bsky.social) August 19, 2026 at 9:52 PM

According to a report from The Daily Beast, the fact that Natalie Harp is not married allows her to be Trump’s “higher purpose bride.”

A Trump aide confided that her fawning adoration is part of “a Christian devotional relationship.”

This sort of thing is basically unheard of in every other aspect of society. However, among the elite ranks of far right Christian nationalists, this is a known and familiar dynamic where she is effectively worshiping Trump.

Trump values few things more than loyalty. Not loyalty to others — ask anyone whom he abandoned on the decoy plane last month. (Notably, he took Natalie with him.) Trump loves to be adored and appears to have lost touch with reality by surrounding himself with sycophants of this degree.

By the way, right now, a “higher purpose bride” seems to be all that Trump has. Melania avoids Natalie at all costs, according to reports. Which, conveniently, means avoiding Trump.

Is Natalie Harp Married? Questions Circulate About Trump’s ‘Assistant’ was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

In the aftermath of Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death, new information about the beloved actress’ battle with addiction continues to emerge.

According to one new report, Hayden attempted to have alcohol and nitrous oxide cannisters (known as “whippits”) delivered to her room during a recent trip to Nashville.

A source tells Page Six that Hayden made the trip as part of her promotional tour for her memoir.

“She had alcohol and whippits delivered. They wouldn’t allow it up to her room,” the insider claimed.

The source added that Panettiere was only “there for a day,” and she “wasn’t happy” that her items were not delivered.

In her memoir, Hayden wrote extensively about her struggles with alcoholism. Nitrous oxide can be huffed for a brief high.

Hayden’s publicist and friend Kasey Kitchen denies the allegation.

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“She was in Nashville for a short amount of time and slept for most of it. She also had private security with her,” Kitchen said.

Two days prior to the Nashville trip, Kitchen appeared alongside Hayden during her interview with Tamron Hall.

During the episode, Hayden spoke candidly about the toll alcohol had taken on her health.

“When I got to the point of looking in the mirror and seeing my eyes had turned yellow, and that I didn’t recognize my body anymore and I went into that doctor’s office and got a blood test, and he told me ‘If you don’t stop, you’re going to be looking at a liver transplant,’” Panettiere explained.

Hall replied: “So, you’re 30 years old, and the doctor’s telling you, ‘You’re 30 years old, Hayden. You will not live to see 35.'”

“Yeah, [the doctor said], ‘If you do not stop immediately.’ And, I was like, ‘I can’t do that to me,’ and if I can’t do it for myself, I’m going to do it for my child,” Hayden said.

Sadly, it now looks as though Panettiere later lost her battle with addiction. While no official cause of death has been revealed, Hayden’s emergency was described as a “possible overdose” in a 911 call.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Hayden Panettiere Tried to Have Alcohol, Nitrous Oxide Delivered to Hotel Room Before … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Even before his disappearance over two months ago, Mitch McConnell was a shell of his former self.

These days, some believe that he is so unwell that he is unable to return to the Senate.

Others believe that McConnell is dead and that those in power are concealing his passing until the time is right.

Footage of McConnell struggling to figure out how to vote on the Senate floor isn’t really encouraging. Take a look:

Mitch McConnell seemed lost and dazed on the Senate floor

Unless you count dubious “proof of life” photos that do not actually prove anything, no one seems to have seen Senator McConnell in over two months.

The Kentucky politician was hospitalized on June 14.

Based upon eyewitness reports, he did not seem to be doing well as he was hauled away in an ambulance.

Since then, extremely reasonable people have been asking for actual proof that he is alive and well.

But it looks like, even before his hospitalization, McConnell was struggling to even go through the motions of serving his constituents.

As TMZ has documented from CSPAN footage, McConnell appears to have been confused and disoriented on the Senate floor.

Notably, this was in early June — 10 days prior to his hospitalization.

The June 4th session involved Senators voting 29 times during an 18-hour span of time in what’s called a “vote-a-rama.”

McConnell seemed to struggle with simple yes-or-no votes.

As you can see in the video, everyone from McConnell’s chief of staff to a clerk to Senator Bernie Moreno seems to coach McConnell after he votes the opposite of the way that he presumably would have wanted to.

An experienced Senator should be able to cast votes without guidance

The video shows McConnell changing a vote after being “corrected” by others.

It also shows people visually show him how to vote, as if he has forgotten and needs guidance.

McConnell does seem to follow their, ah, helpful guidance.

Later in the recording ,we can see McConnell sitting stationary for 6 hours while the Senators around him mill about.

Look, perhaps he was patiently meditating. Or perhaps, however unlikely, he was high out of his mind on gummies. But most do not believe these innocuous explanations.

McConnell has not been seen in public since June 14. We are now nearing the end of August.

Even without the footage of him shuffling while seemingly disoriented, people suspected that his health event either caused such catastrophic damage that he can no longer feign wellness … or simply ended his life.

Some even speculated that his alleged death might be announced in August — after the deadline to hold a special election to replace him had passed.

As it stands, the people of Kentucky are down 50% of their Senate representation. And most folks do not expect to see McConnell again unless there is an open casket.

Hey, maybe we’re all wrong. Perhaps he is really in a rehab facility regaining his tortoise strength and will return stronger than ever to the Senate. But we have to ask ourselves: what explanation is most likely?

Mitch McConnell Appears Dazed, Confused in Senate Footage was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Shia LaBeouf is apparently still hitting the bottle despite being on probation following his latest arrest.

The troubled star admitted he’s drinking alcohol every day during a recent probation status hearing, according to a court document obtained by Complex.

LaBeouf appeared without an attorney at the August 19 hearing and told officials he has been checking in with his probation officer.

He also provided documentation showing he plans to complete anger-management training and substance-abuse treatment by next month.

But despite his past troubles with drinking, LaBeouf apparently isn’t steering clear of booze while completing those requirements!

According to the document, the actor acknowledged drinking daily while also saying he had declined mental-health treatment.

LaBeouf’s latest legal headache stems from a February incident at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras. Shia was accused of repeatedly punching a man outside the establishment before returning and allegedly becoming even more aggressive.

Several people reportedly attempted to restrain him. After being allowed to get up in the hope that he would leave, LaBeouf allegedly struck the same man again before punching another man in the nose.

The actor ultimately pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery and was sentenced to two years of probation in June.

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At the time, LaBeouf’s attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, attempted to downplay the incident, calling it a “minor Mardi Gras bar tussle.”

“The police and District Attorney’s investigation proved exactly what Shia LaBeouf said from the beginning — that this was nothing more than a minor Mardi Gras bar tussle,” Chervinsky said.

“There is no evidence it was about bias or prejudice, which is why the state only charged these low level misdemeanors. Mr. LaBeouf came to court today wanting to take accountability for his part in what happened, and he has done so.”

Now, however, LaBeouf has another reason to take his probation seriously.

His next hearing is scheduled for September 23, although he reportedly won’t be there because he’ll be filming a movie.

And there’s a pretty serious consequence hanging over his head if he fails to complete his probation: six months behind bars.

For now, LaBeouf appears to be balancing court-ordered treatment with a daily drinking habit — a combination that could make his road out of legal trouble considerably more complicated.

Shia LaBeouf Admits He’s Drinking Every Day Following Street Brawl Arrest was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Back when Jessi Draper was Jessi Ngatikaura, she made one of the most jarring comparisons imaginable.

In describing the cosmetic genital surgery that she’d undergone, she likened herself to her daughter.

At the time, her daughter was one year old.

Now, that clip has resurfaced — and the backlash drove Jessi to (temporarily) delete her account.

‘I look like my daughter [down there]’

During The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives‘ first season, Jessi invited her castmates to a painting party.

This was prior to “getting my cookie redone,” as she put it. She was referring to cosmetic surgery on her vulva.

(Child safety experts have cautioned against silly nicknames for genitals, as there are documented cases of children reporting an adult touching them inappropriately to other adults without being understood because they use nonsensical terms like “cookie.”)

Specifically, Jessi underwent a labiaplasty to reduce the size of her labia minora. There is sometimes weird shaming over the shape and size of genitals, including of labia.

Some folks would rather go under the knife than worry about what a partner thinks about their naked body.

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Jessi spoke repeatedly about this surgery (neither her first nor her last time getting cosmetic work, and yes many fans are concerned that this is a compulsive behavior) on SLOMW.

She also opened up on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Off The Vine podcast in 2025. This is where she got herself into trouble.

“They cut the meat off. Like, you know how you have the little things inside the flaps?” Jessi asked, reminding everyone that the women of SLOMW may be victims of educational neglect as well as extreme religious upbringings.

“They just, like, cut it off and then sew it back up … ” Jessi continued, accidentally describing a huge swathe of surgeries.

“I’m like, ‘I look like my daughter [down there],” Jessi announced, referring to her then-one-year-old. “I’m like, brand new again.”

That poor choice of words has resurfaced

Comparing her adult genitals to that of her actual human baby-slash-toddler’s did not go over well.

She is a grown woman in her thirties. While she wasn’t necessarily sexualizing her daughter, it was still … icky.

(There is absolutely a conversation about how society expects women to look young forever in ways that make the comparison flattering to Jessi. Imagine, for contrast, a man comparing his penis to a baby’s. Suddenly, it sounds super weird and no longer a compliment.)

Without delving into an ongoing feud … Jessi is currently in one.

And that is why a very specific clip from Jessi’s 2025 interview was posted this week. It did not go over well.

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Jessi actually briefly deactivated her social media amidst the negative backlash.

Now, however, it is back. She is a public figure and she has brand deals to support, no matter how many comments shr eceived.

“Someone told me when I got [my labiaplasty] done I’d look brand new and like the day I was born again down there so it was a play on that,” Jessi said about the backlash after the initial interview. “I’m sorry!”

She also called it “a bad joke” and explained that she “didn’t mean any harm by it.”

We believe her! One thoughtless comment probably says a lot more about our society’s disturbing beauty standards than it does about Jessi as a person.

That said, if her daughter grows up to feel some kind of way about this, that’s totally valid.

Jessi Draper Compared Herself to Daughter’s Privates, Deletes Account After … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.