Jerry O’Connell says family reacted with ‘rage’ to his Kamala Harris comments

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18 Mar 2026 • 4:15 AM MYT
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  • Jerry O’Connell revealed his wife, Rebecca Romijn, and their teenage daughters reacted with "rage" to his comments about Kamala Harris potentially losing to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
  • The actor made these remarks during an appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, where he "spit-balled ideas" about Harris's campaign.
  • O’Connell described his family's reaction as becoming "physical" and explained he now exercises caution with his words at home due to their strong political views.
  • Bill Maher expressed a contrasting view, stating he would not censor himself, and referenced director Rob Reiner's past encouragement for O'Connell to speak his mind.
  • O'Connell's comments about Harris's "compressed 107-day campaign" were the catalyst for his family's strong disapproval.

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