Katherine Ryan has stirred up significant controversy by publicly declaring her favorite child. The comedian has four children: teenager Violet from a previous relationship, and Fred, three, Fenna, two, and Holland Juliette, nine months, with her husband Bobby Koostra.

A clip from the 43-year-old’s appearance on the Begin Again podcast, where she identified her eldest daughter Violet as her favorite among her children and elaborated on her reasoning, went viral online.

During the podcast, she explained to host Davina McCall that her younger children have had advantages due to her success, while Violet, at 17 and with an absent father, has faced challenges.

She stated, “Violet’s my favorite, she’s my first born. I think people find it controversial to say that. I’m not concerned about it hurting the other kids’ feelings because, to be honest, those are nepo babies, Violet is my favorite.”

She continued, “You get to go to private school, you get to grow up with a dad, that’s not fair, she’s my favorite… I mean that makes sense in a way doesn’t it, they have privileges she doesn’t.”

Although the podcast was recorded months ago, the comments reignited a debate on social media, with many criticizing her for her statement. Some users expressed sadness and concern, emphasizing that favoritism can have negative impacts on siblings.

Katherine welcomed her fourth child, daughter Holland, last year, her third child with husband Bobby. Known for her candid approach to motherhood, she has openly discussed her parenting style, admitting that she does not raise humble children.

She shared, “I know that being a nepo baby can backfire. A lot of these children can really struggle to ascend to what their parents have achieved and that can be a terrible feeling.”

Furthermore, she mentioned her efforts to spoil her daughter with extravagant gestures to prevent her from being impressed by material possessions.

Katherine’s revelation about her favorite child has sparked diverse opinions among parents and fans, with some acknowledging the existence of favorite children but considering it taboo to openly admit it.