Megyn Kelly, a former Fox News host, faced widespread backlash after making controversial comments about Cindy Crawford, the mother of Presley Gerber, following the death of her son. Presley, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, passed away on Sunday at a rehabilitation facility in California. On Monday, Kelly discussed the tragedy on her podcast, criticizing Crawford’s parenting choices and the influence of commercialization on Presley’s life. She noted that Presley had been signed to IMG Models at age 15 and suggested that Crawford should have been aware of the potential dangers of such a career path. Kelly also commented on a tattoo Presley had gotten in 2020, which read "misunderstood," saying that such a decision indicated serious issues within the family. Kelly shared her remarks on the social media platform X, which led to a wave of strong reactions from her audience. Many criticized her for focusing on the parents rather than the tragedy of the son’s death. One user wrote, "A young man is dead, and your first instinct is to critique his parents. This isn’t insight. It’s cruelty dressed up as commentary." Others expressed outrage, with one stating, "I will not listen because if you are bashing the mother or the parents the day of their son’s dead by addiction your level of compassion is less than zero. You are a despicable human being." Presley had been open about his struggles with substance abuse and mental health for years before his death. In March, he posted a video of himself undergoing an experimental drug treatment involving Ibogaine, a psychedelic substance that is illegal in the United States but used in some countries for drug withdrawal. His mother, Cindy Crawford, recently celebrated his 27th birthday on Instagram, sharing photos of him from childhood and adolescence, expressing pride in the man he had become. Following the news of Presley’s death, a representative for his parents and his younger sister, Kaia Gerber, asked for privacy during this difficult time. Those affected by drug addiction or mental health issues can seek confidential help through organizations like Frank in the UK or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the U.S. Resources are available for those in need of support.