Justine Bateman Reflects on Cancel Culture: “The Last Eight Years Were Unbearable”

Filmmaker and actress Justine Bateman recently shared her candid thoughts on cancel culture and the societal shifts she has observed over the years. Speaking to Megyn Kelly in a pre-recorded interview set to air on SiriusXM next Thursday, Bateman reflected on the cultural and personal challenges she has faced, particularly since 2016.

“I don’t remember a time in my career where there was an absence of criticism of me,” Bateman told Kelly. Known for her roles in In the Eyes of a Stranger and Men Behaving Badly, Bateman remarked that criticism has always been a part of her life, often stemming from her mere presence or perceptions about her appearance.

During the interview, Bateman touched on a tweet she posted in the past about “decompressing from walking on eggshells for the past four years.” She described the recent years as marked by a “mob mentality momentum” that, in her words, has thankfully diminished following the latest elections.

“The last eight years, and most acutely the last four years, were f---ing unbearable,” Bateman stated, labeling the experience as one of the most “un-American situations” she has endured. She expressed relief at leaving that period behind, saying she does not want to revisit such experiences in her future.

Bateman also voiced her concerns about the restrictions on free expression that she believes have defined cancel culture. She criticized the inability to ask questions, challenge statements, or express differing views without fear of backlash, describing the phenomenon as a form of social “revenge.”

Megyn Kelly, the host, agreed with Bateman’s sentiments, making the discussion a thought-provoking exchange about the cultural climate in recent years.

For fans of Justine Bateman and The Megyn Kelly Show, this candid conversation promises to be a compelling listen when it airs next week.