Megyn Kelly criticizes DiJonai Carrington over hair and privilege comments

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Megyn Kelly criticizes DiJonai Carrington over hair and privilege comments
Summary

Megyn Kelly has weighed in on Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington's recent actions and comments. This follows a hard foul by Carrington on Sophie Cunningham that led to her ejection from the game. Kelly criticized Carrington’s hairstyle during her show, claiming it represents a double standard regarding cultural appropriation. Carrington defended herself, stating her post on social media was misinterpreted and clarified her stance on the term 'white privilege'. The controversy highlights ongoing discussions about race and representation in the WNBA.

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  • Kelly criticized Carrington's hair on her show, calling it culturally appropriative.
  • Carrington was ejected for a hard foul against Cunningham during a game.
  • Carrington stated her social media post was unrelated to the foul incident.
  • The incident raises questions about race and privilege in women's sports.
  • This controversy is part of Kelly's broader commentary on the WNBA.
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  • 1:42 PMYahoo Sports‘She’s allowed to culturally appropriate from me’: Megyn Kelly does not hold back on DiJonai Carrington
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Megyn Kelly is continuing to give her thoughts on the WNBA after initially calling Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark a “coward” for not publicly backing Sophie Cunningham’s stance on transgender athletes participating in women’s sports. Now, the former Fox News star is weighing in on Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington. Carrington recently drew attention for…

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