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Leslie Jones: Marriage is legal slavery!
2 Apr
Summary
- Comedian Leslie Jones compared marriage to legal slavery.
- She advised young women against marriage.
- Jones expressed disappointment with men's lack of partnership.
Comedian Leslie Jones recently asserted that marriage is akin to legalized slavery, a viewpoint she shared during an interview with YouTuber Ziwe. When asked about embracing the 'tradwife' role, Jones emphatically rejected the idea, declaring her unwillingness to be someone's wife and noting the high divorce rate among couples she knows.
Jones directly addressed young women considering marriage, offering a stark piece of advice: "Don't." She further elaborated on her disillusionment with men, suggesting they have not "stepped up to the plate" and have lagged behind women in personal growth. Her controversial statements have provoked backlash online, with social media users defending marriage and criticizing her perspective.
Jones, who was part of Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2019, stands firm in her belief that marriage is not beneficial for women. Her comments reflect a broader dissatisfaction she expressed regarding the current state of male partnership.
