Actor Jerry O’Connell said during a recent podcast appearance that a political disagreement at home escalated after the 2024 presidential election, describing a tense reaction from his wife and daughters following remarks he made about former Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to President Donald Trump, as reported by Fox News.

O’Connell shared the story while appearing on Club Random, hosted by Bill Maher, in an episode released Monday.

The actor, known for his role in Stand by Me, recounted the exchange as part of a broader conversation about politics and reactions within his household.

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“If I say this, will I stay married?” O’Connell said at the start of the discussion.

He then described the night of the election, noting that he initially did not expect President Trump to win. According to O’Connell, he made a comment to his family as the results unfolded.

“I said something along the lines of ‘there was no planning. This is what they get. There should have been a primary.’ I said something along those lines, you know, like I was just spit-balling ideas. It was a shock. My wife and daughters, without saying anything, became physical with me. They were filled with rage,” O’Connell said.

O’Connell is married to actress Rebecca Romijn, and the couple has twin daughters. He said the reaction from his family has influenced how he approaches political conversations at home.

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“So if I am being careful with you in how I say things, yes, I live in California. I live with not one, not two, but three people who, if I made any kind of joke, they’d become very angry with me,” he said.

Maher responded to O’Connell’s account by describing how he handles disagreements in his own personal life.

“Whatever household situation I’m in, I say what I truly think, and if it makes you angry, I’m sorry. We’ll have to work that out. But I am not going to tuck my tail between my legs and just shut the f— up,” Maher said.

The discussion took place in the context of a broader conversation about political expression and reactions in entertainment circles.

Maher also addressed what he described as reluctance within Hollywood to recognize certain television projects based on perceived political viewpoints.

He referenced the Landman series, suggesting it had not received industry recognition because it was viewed as conservative.

“First of all, even if it was a conservative show, that should be allowed. This is f—ing America, you a–holes. Okay, you know what? ‘Landman’ has girl bosses. It has Mexicans. It has a trans character. I mean, it’s just not exactly what you are. And so we have to ignore that and pretend it doesn’t exist. You want to know why people vote for Trump? That’s why your s—– attitude is a real turnoff,” Maher said.

The exchange between O’Connell and Maher has circulated online following the podcast release, drawing attention to how political disagreements can play out in personal settings as well as in the entertainment industry.

Fox News Digital reported it reached out to representatives for Romijn seeking comment on O’Connell’s remarks.