Conservative commentator Candace Owens clashed with a feminist during a recent episode of Jubilee after claiming that women are “more fulfilled” as stay-at-home mothers and that children “fare better” when their mothers remain at home.
The controversial statement prompted swift pushback from one feminist participant, who questioned Owens’ consistency:
“Why don’t you stay home?”
The exchange quickly went viral, drawing attention to ongoing cultural and political battles surrounding gender roles, motherhood, and workplace flexibility.
“Women that grow up in a two-family home where the mother stays at home are faring off better than the children who are being raised in an environment where both of the parents are working and away from the home,” Owens asserted, defending traditional family dynamics.
But one of the 20 feminists present was not persuaded.
She challenged Owens on her lifestyle, noting the disconnect between the commentator’s public statements and her high-profile, travel-heavy career:
“So why don’t you stay home?… I mean, I’ve watched your show. You talk about all the nannies you hire, and it’s so hard to find a good nanny.”
Owens rebutted, saying she had only mentioned difficulty finding a babysitter who could cook, not that she employed multiple nannies. The moment escalated as both women sparred over the issue of fulfillment and modern motherhood, with the feminist arguing:
“You travel all around the world… You do speeches, and I love that. I love how ambitious you are. That’s a really great trait. And if you truly said that you would be more fulfilled [at home], we would love for you to leave the public eye and go focus on what makes you fulfilled.”
There was a brief applause acknowledging the feminist’s fierce words. Owens remained calm.
The feminist also pointed out that most women are not necessarily seeking to be stay-at-home moms, but rather, desire flexible working conditions—something Owens herself benefits from.
A Familiar Flashpoint
This isn’t the first time Candace Owens has made headlines for her commentary on gender roles. As a prominent critic of modern feminism, she has often advocated for what she terms “traditional values,” arguing that mainstream culture has veered too far from the ideals that “strengthen the family.”
However, critics argue that Owens’ own lifestyle contradicts the very roles she promotes.
“She’s working. She’s global. She’s influential. And she has help—something many working mothers don’t have access to,” one viewer posted on X (formerly Twitter), echoing the criticism voiced during the Jubilee debate.
A Bigger Conversation
The viral moment has opened up broader conversations online around:
- The economic realities of parenting in the 21st century
- Gender equity in work and home life
- The hypocrisy some see in high-profile women advocating for stay-at-home motherhood while maintaining public-facing careers
While Owens framed her view as one rooted in “data” and “traditional family values,” many viewers argued that the issue isn’t about women choosing work over family or vice versa—but about access, support, and the ability to choose at all.
