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John Mulaney Compares Parenting His Toddler to Working on Ellen DeGeneres’ Show

In his latest Netflix monologue, Mulaney humorously likens raising his 3-year-old son to the high-energy unpredictability of Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, referencing its controversial workplace culture.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: John Mulaney attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.  (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • During the April 16 episode of his Netflix series, Mulaney joked that parenting a toddler feels like working on Ellen DeGeneres' show, citing games, dancing, and abrupt stops.
  • He referenced the 2020 toxic workplace allegations against DeGeneres’ show, which concluded in 2022 after 19 seasons.
  • Mulaney shared anecdotes about comforting his son Malcolm during stage fright at a school concert, emphasizing resilience in parenting and show business.
  • The comedian and his wife Olivia Munn share two children: Malcolm, 3, and Méi, 7 months, with their family life often inspiring his comedy.
  • Mulaney’s reflections continue to blend personal milestones with satirical commentary on celebrity culture and entertainment industry dynamics.