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Jason Bateman Faces Backlash Over Charli XCX's Parenthood Choices

2/4/2026

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Jason Bateman faced backlash after questioning Charli XCX's decision not to have children on the SmartLess podcast.
Charli XCX, who recently married George Daniel, stated she does not want to have kids.
Social media users criticized Bateman for pressuring Charli and for not researching her marital status.
Fans described the interview as an incredibly rough listening experience and noted ongoing societal pressures on motherhood.

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Jason Bateman faced backlash after questioning Charli XCX's decision not to have children on the SmartLess podcast.
Charli XCX, who recently married George Daniel, stated she does not want to have kids.
Social media users criticized Bateman for pressuring Charli and for not researching her marital status.
Fans described the interview as an incredibly rough listening experience and noted ongoing societal pressures on motherhood.