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Kirson: Star Jones Demanded 'Star Jones Reynolds' Title
22 Jul
Summary
- Kirson claims Star Jones demanded she be called 'Star Jones Reynolds'.
- A producer reportedly told Kirson that Jones was upset over the name.
- Kirson recalls Jones confronting her over the specific name usage.
Comedian Jessica Kirson has shared an account of a tense encounter with former co-host Star Jones during an appearance on The View. Kirson recounted on her podcast that Jones, then a co-host, took issue with how she was introduced. According to Kirson, a producer relayed that Jones was upset because she was referred to as 'Star Jones' instead of 'Star Jones Reynolds.'
Kirson described Jones approaching her directly, accompanied by two individuals, and stating, 'My name is Star Jones Reynolds, and I would appreciate if you called me that. That's my name.' This incident occurred during Kirson's tenure appearing on the talk show, though the specific date was not provided, it predates Jones' departure in 2006.
Jones, who co-hosted The View from 1997 to 2006, has made subsequent guest appearances on the program, including in 2025 and earlier this year. During a recent 2025 visit, she reflected on her past body image on the show. Whoopi Goldberg, the current moderator, welcomed Jones back warmly.
