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Kamala Harris Denounces Mockery of Her Laugh as Sexist on Podcast

She used the interview to argue that expectations for women to be quiet are outdated.

Overview

  • Appearing on the Rich Little Broke Girls podcast on December 24, Harris said ridicule of her distinctive laugh reflects dated standards for women.
  • Harris said she does not aspire to be humble and criticized expectations that women be quiet or laugh softly, calling such norms out of touch.
  • She offered dating advice to young, single women, urging them to choose kind partners who make everyday life enjoyable and allow them to laugh.
  • Harris reflected on marrying Doug Emhoff in their 40s and said she is unsure they would have been in the same place had they met in their 20s.
  • Coverage noted her similar 2024 comments with Drew Barrymore, and Fox News reported her office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.