Dave Grohl Faces Online Backlash Over Red Carpet Behavior at VMAs

Dave Grohl drew criticism on social media after his appearance with wife Jordyn Blum at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night. Online commentators slammed the Foo Fighters star's behavior on the red carpet, with some perceiving his actions as dismissive towards Blum. The incident occurred amidst the lingering aftermath of a past scandal involving Grohl admitting to fathering a child outside his marriage.

During their time on the red carpet in Los Angeles, Grohl was seen gesturing for Blum to look at the cameras, after which he reportedly walked ahead, leaving her to follow. This moment was quickly picked up by social media users who voiced their disapproval, with comments describing his actions as treating her "like a fan asking for a selfie" and noting how he "walks off and leaves her."

Further commentary touched upon Grohl's appearance, with some users linking his thinning hair to "karma." Others referenced the 2024 confession that he had fathered a daughter outside of his marriage, with one user remarking, "How could he cheat on her? She's absolutely stunning."

Grohl and Blum married in 2003 and have three daughters: Violet, Harper, and Ophelia. In September 2024, Grohl publicly acknowledged fathering a child outside of his marriage. The mother of this child was later identified as Jennifer Young, who is based in Los Angeles. The child was reportedly born on August 1, 2024.

Despite the online criticism, the couple presented a united front at the VMAs, with Grohl seen with his arm around Blum. They also attended the event with two of their daughters. An insider previously told People magazine in September 2024 that Blum had forgiven Grohl and that the couple were "very happy."