Rob Schneider, the well-known comedian and actor, has recently found himself in the headlines, not for his comedic work, but due to a highly publicized conflict with his daughter, singer Elle King. King opened up on a podcast about her troubled relationship with her father, accusing him of being a "toxic" parent. She detailed her difficult childhood, including being sent to a "fat camp" and facing Schneider's disapproval of her self-expression, particularly her tattoos. The rift between the two was further exacerbated by Schneider's recent controversial remarks about the LGBTQ+ community and drag performances, which King strongly opposes.

In response, Schneider took a conciliatory approach during an interview with Tucker Carlson, expressing regret for his shortcomings as a father and extending a public apology to King. Despite this, King has made it clear that she does not wish to reconcile with her father, further fueling public interest in the family drama.

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Rob Schneider's Jewish heritage

Rob Schneider was born to a father of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with roots in Poland and Russia. Despite this Jewish heritage, Schneider was raised in a mixed religious environment, as his mother is Catholic and of Filipino descent. In 2023, Schneider formally converted to Catholicism, which he now openly embraces.