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Amber Rose Explains Why She No Longer Calls Herself a Feminist: ‘I See Both Sides Now’

Amber Rose Explains Why She No Longer Identifies as a Feminist
American model and television personality Amber Rose has revealed that she no longer identifies as a feminist, saying her views on gender relations have evolved with age and motherhood.
Rose made the remarks while reflecting on how becoming a mother to sons has influenced the way she sees issues affecting both women and men.
According to GistReel, Rose said she continues to support women’s empowerment and “girl power,” but no longer considers herself a feminist because she believes she now has a broader perspective on gender-related issues.
“As I’ve gotten older and now have sons, I’m no longer a feminist. I still believe in girl power, but I see both sides now,” Rose said.
Her latest comments are consistent with remarks she made in March 2025 during an appearance on Club Shay Shay, hosted by Shannon Sharpe.
During that interview, Rose said her decision to distance herself from feminism was influenced by experiences involving women she knew personally. She alleged that some women had lied about pregnancies and abortions in attempts to obtain money from men.
Rose also connected those experiences to her decision to stop her SlutWalk, an event she had previously used to advocate for women's rights and empowerment.
“I saw the dark side of what women can do,” Rose said during the 2025 interview, explaining her decision to stop identifying with feminism.
From Feminist Activism to a Different Perspective
Rose was previously one of the more visible celebrity advocates associated with women's empowerment and body positivity. Her SlutWalk events attracted public attention during the 2010s and were presented as platforms addressing issues including sexual double standards and women's autonomy.
However, her views have shifted publicly in recent years.
Her latest statement does not mean that she has abandoned support for women altogether. Rather, she says she still believes in empowering women while viewing gender issues from what she considers a broader perspective.
Her comments have generated discussion because they raise a distinction between supporting women's empowerment and identifying with feminism as a movement or ideology.
In her 2025 interview, Rose's explanation focused heavily on her personal experiences with women and relationships, while critics argued that individual misconduct by women does not necessarily define feminism as a broader movement.
For context, feminism is generally understood as a movement advocating for women's equality and addressing social, political and economic inequalities affecting women. Rose's personal decision to stop using the label therefore reflects a change in her own identification with the movement rather than a formal change in the definition of feminism.
Amber Rose's Views Have Evolved Over Time
Rose's changing views have also extended beyond gender issues. In 2024, she publicly supported Donald Trump and spoke at the Republican National Convention, marking a significant change from some of her earlier public positioning.
Her evolution has consequently attracted considerable attention because of the contrast between her earlier activism and her more recent political and cultural positions.
For now, Rose says she still supports “girl power,” but believes motherhood and life experience have caused her to consider the experiences of men alongside those of women.
Source: GistReel; additional context from Club Shay Shay reporting by Complex and other news outlets.
