Dave Grohl Faces Online Backlash Over MTV VMAs Red Carpet Appearance Post-Scandal

Dave Grohl is facing online criticism following his appearance with his wife, Jordyn Blum, at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night. The Foo Fighters frontman, 57, and Blum, 50, presented a united front on the red carpet at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, less than a year after reports emerged of Grohl fathering a child outside of his marriage.

During the red carpet event, Grohl gestured for Blum to look at the cameras, subsequently walking ahead of her, which prompted a strong reaction on social media. Commenters expressed dismay at his actions, with some interpreting it as disrespectful or reminiscent of past marital difficulties. Memes and critical remarks circulated online, with some users also referencing Grohl's physical appearance.

Grohl and Blum, who married in 2003, share three daughters: Violet, 20, Harper, 17, and Ophelia, 12. In September 2024, Grohl confirmed he had fathered a child outside of his marriage. Reports in February 2025 identified the mother of his youngest child as Jennifer Young, a Florida native based in Los Angeles. An insider told People magazine in September 2024 that Blum had forgiven Grohl and the couple were working through the issue.

Despite the online commentary, the couple projected an image of marital harmony at the VMAs. Blum wore Grohl's ring, and the couple appeared together with two of their daughters, embracing and smiling for photographs. Grohl wore a leather jacket, turtleneck, and jeans, while Blum sported a black, form-fitting dress.

Grohl has largely kept details about his daughter born out of wedlock private, but the child's mother has stated the baby was born on August 1, 2024. The public discussion surrounding these events has resurfaced with the couple's recent public appearance.