Jerry O’Connell and his wife Rebecca Romijn are known for their playful and candid personalities, and O’Connell recently made a surprising revelation on the Club Random podcast. During the March 16 episode, the actor opened up about the dynamics of his relationship with Romijn, particularly their bedroom life.
According to O’Connell, his wife only shows affection toward him when she’s high. The statement left podcast host Bill Maher and listeners stunned, but it wasn’t the only surprising tidbit O’Connell shared that day.
A High-Flying Confession
O’Connell, 52, was speaking with Maher when the topic of smoking and being high came up. O’Connell jokingly begged Maher to get “higher than he’s ever been” on the podcast, even asking the host to “blow it in my face.” Maher happily obliged, and the conversation quickly turned to O’Connell’s home life.
When Maher asked whether O’Connell smokes, the actor revealed that while he doesn’t partake himself, his wife does. “I live with someone who smokes — vapes, actually,” O’Connell said. Then, to the surprise of many, he confessed, “The only time my wife finds me appealing, is intimate with me … the only time my wife — what’s the word? — touches me is if my wife takes a hit off that pen.”
The admission left listeners questioning the unusual dynamic in O’Connell’s relationship. Despite the lighthearted delivery, the actor explained that this was a pattern in his marriage, with Romijn’s affection being closely tied to her smoking habit.
A Laughable Moment on O’Connell’s Health Habits
Later in the episode, Maher joked about O’Connell’s lifestyle choices, asking if the actor was a “health nut.” O’Connell teased back, noting, “Well, my wife gets high every day, so don’t worry about me!” The exchange, though playful, gave fans a glimpse into the couple’s unique and candid dynamic.
O’Connell and Romijn, both in their 50s, have been married since 2007 and share 17-year-old twin daughters, Dolly and Charlie. The actor’s humorous, no-holds-barred remarks reflected the couple’s comfortable approach to discussing their relationship openly.
A More Serious Confession: O’Connell’s Family Gets “Physical” Over His Political Remarks
While the conversation started lightheartedly, it took a more serious turn when Maher and O’Connell discussed political views. O’Connell revealed that his family had reacted strongly to his comments about Vice President Kamala Harris and her 2024 election loss.
“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,” O’Connell explained. His comments apparently did not sit well with his wife and daughters, who became “physical” with him in response. “They were filled with rage,” O’Connell recalled.
He added that the experience served as a reminder of how careful he must be when voicing his opinions, especially in his California home where his wife and daughters have strong views. “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’s Perspective: Staying True to One’s Opinions
Bill Maher, never one to shy away from voicing his thoughts, expressed his own approach to political discussions. “Whatever household situation I’m in, I say what I truly think, and if it makes you angry, I’m sorry,” Maher shared. “But I am not going to tuck my tail between my legs and just shut the f— up.” Maher’s perspective contrasted with O’Connell’s more cautious approach, highlighting the different dynamics in their respective households when it comes to discussing controversial topics.
