Reality TV star Lala Kent is no stranger to stirring conversation, but her recent Father’s Day Instagram post has ignited a wave of criticism—even from her own fans. As pointed out by Bye Wig Hello Drama on X (formerly Twitter), Kent’s holiday tribute is being called out for what—and who—it left out.
On Sunday, Lala shared a heartfelt post honoring herself, her late father, her brother Easton, and the anonymous sperm donor who fathered her second child. The caption read:
“Happy Father’s Day to me.
No but really. Happy Father’s Day to my sweet dad ??
Today I am also grateful for Easton ? I cannot wait for him to have his own kids one day. They will certainly be lucky to have him.
& shout out to the dude who gave me one of my two greatest blessings. He will never know… But whoever he is, thank you ?
Happy Father’s Day to anyone who is stepping up as a dad. Whether they are your kids or not. Today belongs to you.”
The post was accompanied by a photo of her second daughter, whom she welcomed via a sperm donor. But noticeably absent? Any mention—or image—of her firstborn daughter, Ocean, whom she shares with ex-fiancé Randall Emmett.
That omission did not go unnoticed.
Fans and followers quickly took to the comments to express disappointment, calling the post “petty” and “immature.” One commenter wrote, “Here, fixed it for ya: Happy Father’s Day to both the sperm donors who gave me the two greatest blessings…thank you. Jfc.” Another criticized Kent’s decision to leave Ocean out entirely, saying, “Regardless how much you dislike Ocean’s father, be an adult and at least acknowledge the sperm you acknowledged that was donated for your other child.”
Others pointed out the long-term impact such public omissions might have, especially on Kent’s children. “You realize when she gets older that Ocean is going to see this, right? The internet is forever,” one user reminded.
The reaction reveals a larger cultural conversation around co-parenting, public feuds, and the line between personal expression and public responsibility—especially when children are involved. Lala, a star of Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules and its spin-off The Valley, has been candid about her strained relationship with Emmett, often speaking out about their custody battle and her personal healing journey.
But as some fans noted, acknowledging Ocean’s father—or at the very least including Ocean in the post—might have shifted the tone from shade to strength.
Whether you see Lala’s post as empowering or petty, one thing’s clear: even in celebration, parenting in the public eye is never without its critics.
