Lala Kent is known for her signature Give Them Lala attitude, but the Vanderpump Rules star wants her fans to know that her latest viral moment was far from a calculated Hollywood slight. This week, the reality personality found herself at the center of a massive social media firestorm after fans accused her of shading actress Megan Fox at the premiere of Midnight in the Switchgrass.
The film, which marks the directorial debut of Kent’s then-fiancé Randall Emmett, stars Fox alongside Bruce Willis. The drama exploded when Kent posted an Instagram Story posing in front of the movie’s official poster. Eagle-eyed fans immediately pointed out that Kent appeared to be standing directly in front of Fox’s face, with her caption placed right over the actress’s name, triggering intense speculation about a brewing feud on X and TikTok.
From Double Dates To Poster Drama
The alleged mean girl move came as a total shock to followers who were accustomed to the two women being inseparable. Kent and Fox spent significant time together, with their respective couples—Kent and Emmett, alongside Fox and fiancé Machine Gun Kelly—frequently captured on high-profile double dates.
Their friendship even spilled over into the drama of Vanderpump Rules, where co-star Scheana Shay famously accused Kent of prioritizing her time with the A-list couple over her own personal relationships. When Fox and Kelly skipped the premiere due to COVID- precautions, social media users were convinced that Kent was bothered by their absence and took her frustrations out on the promotional material.
Lala Shuts Down The Rumors
Kent, however, is laughing off the accusations. Speaking with Access Hollywood, the Bravo star insisted that if she actually had a problem with the actress, she would not be subtle about it.
I am not very subtle when I shade people, Kent joked during the interview. If I was upset, I would have just straight up said it. Unfortunately, the headline is way more interesting than the truth.
According to the reality star, the perfectly placed caption was merely a classic case of a quick photo opportunity gone wrong. My mom quickly took a picture of me and I was just standing next to the poster, Kent explained. She told me to pose, so I did. I quickly typed that I was excited for the movie, posted it, and then went in to watch the film.
Prioritizing Peace And Safety
Beyond the photo, Kent also addressed the rumors that Fox skipping the event had created a rift between them. She clarified that she has nothing but respect for the decision to prioritize health.
If anybody understands a COVID- concern, it is me, Kent shared. If you have a concern, I want you to stay home. I want you to feel safe.
While some skeptics on social media remain unconvinced, Kent seems determined to move past the noise. With Randall Emmett having made his big directorial splash, the last thing the couple needed was a manufactured real-life showdown. For now, it appears the only drama Kent is focused on is the kind that occurs when the cameras are rolling for Vanderpump Rules. As for her future social media posts, she promises to keep things classy—and she will likely keep her captions far away from any co-stars’ faces.
