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Jason Bateman is facing backlash after listeners called out an uncomfortable moment on the SmartLess podcast with guest Charli XCX. While interviewing the singer, Bateman questioned her decision not to have children — responding with shock when she said, “I actually don’t really want to have kids,” and pressing her with “You don’t? Wait, why?” He went on to suggest she might change her mind “if you find somebody,” only for Charli to awkwardly remind him that she’s already married. 👀 Oop. “I love the fantasy of having a child like naming it – it sounds so fun – but I’m like, that is exactly a sign to me as to why I should not have one,” the pop star said thoughtfully. The exchange didn’t sit well with listeners, many of whom criticised what they saw as a familiar and frustrating assumption that women will eventually want children with the “right” partner. According to The Independent, the interview has since been described as “gross,” “disgusting,” and an “incredibly rough listenin...

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