Social Media Star Alix Earle Faces Backlash for Admitting She's Never Read a Book

Social media influencer Alix Earle has drawn criticism after stating in a recent interview that she has never read a book. The 25-year-old's comment, made during a behind-the-scenes chat with Interview Magazine, quickly went viral and prompted a strong reaction from viewers.

When asked about the last book she read, Earle responded with a giggle, "I've never read a book." She then added, "Maybe Dr Seuss?" in reference to the children's author.

The clip was shared to Instagram, and reactions on platforms like Reddit quickly surfaced. Many users expressed disappointment, with comments such as "Being dumb isn't a flex. Being ignorant isn't cute," and "Her publicist or team should have told her to lie and fed her a book title. This is so gross."

Some users felt the admission was embarrassing, particularly given Earle's influence on young women. "Wow it's embarrassing how she influences young women," one comment read, while another stated, "I generally don't mind her but this is f**king humiliating."

This incident follows a recent promotional video for Earle's skincare brand, Reale Actives. The ad featured several elements that appeared to reference her past associations, including a football moment that alluded to her rumored past romance with Tom Brady and his "Deflategate" scandal. Another scene involved a goat, potentially referencing Brady's "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time) moniker. The video also included a pay phone with Earle saying, "Call her calm," which seemed to be a nod to a reported feud with podcast host Alex Cooper of "Call Her Daddy."

Earle's reality show, "Earle Meets World," touched on her departure from Cooper's media network, where she stated she learned she was dropped "through the media."