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Bunnie XO Says Raising Teens 'Is Not for the Weak' in New Interview

Her latest comments focus on the strain and closeness of teen parenting within a high-profile blended family.

Overview

  • The Dumb Blonde host describes ages 13 to 17 as especially difficult and says her bond with 17-year-old Bailee deepened as she neared adulthood.
  • Bunnie XO is stepmother to Jelly Roll’s children, Bailee Ann, 17, and Noah Buddy, 9, and she frequently shares family moments, including Bailee’s first date earlier this year.
  • She says she leans on gentle parenting and occasionally answers online criticism, noting that Bailee calls her “Mom” by choice.
  • She continues a public IVF journey and said in June she received a “huge win” phone call, clarifying it was not a pregnancy announcement.
  • Her Dumb Blonde podcast ranks among top shows on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and she has a memoir scheduled for February 2026 detailing her early life and path to media work.