Jenny McCarthy’s fall from grace was rooted in controversy after she promoted and stood by the debunked theory that vaccines are causing a rise in autism. Though she claimed her activism was fueled by her personal experience with her child, the medical community quickly condemned the misinformation, according to Insider.
McCarthy has barely backed off from her stance either, telling CNBC that she considers being an advocate for children with autism her most important role in her life.
She has become so linked to the anti-vaccine movement that when ABC announced that she was joining The View as a host, it sparked off a firestorm of criticism from doctors, journalists, and others who noted that the show would give her an even bigger platform to spread vaccination-related misinformation.
McCarthy has barely backed off from her stance either, telling CNBC that she considers being an advocate for children with autism her most important role in her life.
She has become so linked to the anti-vaccine movement that when ABC announced that she was joining The View as a host, it sparked off a firestorm of criticism from doctors, journalists, and others who noted that the show would give her an even bigger platform to spread vaccination-related misinformation.