Megyn Kelly has sparked controversy over the acclaimed 2024 film Conclave, labeling it as “disgusting” and “anti-Catholic” in a fiery post online.
The mystery thriller, featuring an all-star cast including Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rossellini, delves into the secretive corridors of the Vatican. The plot follows a Cardinal as he uncovers shocking scandals while the Church prepares to elect a new pope.
Kelly, now 54, expressed her outrage on X (formerly Twitter), criticizing the movie, which has already garnered six Golden Globe nominations. Her passionate rant also contained a significant plot spoiler, further fueling the debate around the film.
What did Megyn Kelly say
Megyn Kelly didn’t hold back her criticism after watching the widely acclaimed film Conclave, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to vent her outrage.
“Just made the huge mistake of watching the much-celebrated Conclave, and it is the most disgusting anti-Catholic film I have seen in a long time,” Kelly wrote, expressing her frustration.
She went on to call out the film’s stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow, as well as director Edward Berger, saying, “Shame on Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci & John Lithgow for starring in it, and shame on director Edward Berger (among others).”
In a post that included a significant spoiler, Kelly revealed her biggest issue with the movie’s plot: “Spoiler: They make THE POPE INTERSEX! This is the big exciting twist at the end. I wish I had known so I wouldn’t have watched it.”
Her comments have sparked a mix of reactions online, further amplifying the conversation around the controversial film.
She didn’t stop there, criticizing the timing of the film’s release. “What a thing to release to streaming just in time for Christmas,” she fumed. “They would never do this to Muslims, but Christians/Catholics are always fair game to mock, belittle, and smear.”
Kelly’s fiery comments were posted just hours before the Golden Globes ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, where Conclave is expected to be a major contender.
