New York, NY – June 04, 2025, 03:37 AM ET – Fox News star Greg Gutfeld has found himself at the center of a firestorm after designing a private nursery for his six-month-old daughter, Mira, in his $10.5 million SoHo loft, with one object in the room igniting a nationwide outcry. The 60-year-old host of Gutfeld! and co-host of The Five, who welcomed Mira via surrogacy in December 2024 with wife Elena Moussa, shared glimpses of the room on social media, but a controversial item has drawn sharp criticism from fans and advocacy groups alike.
The nursery, located in Gutfeld’s 3,560-square-foot loft purchased in July 2024, features pastel walls, a custom crib, and a starry ceiling mural, reflecting his playful side, as seen in a June 03 Instagram post captioned, “Mira’s little universe!” However, the controversy erupted over a framed vintage magazine cover displayed above the crib—a 2002 issue of Maxim magazine featuring a scantily clad model, from Gutfeld’s tenure as editor-in-chief. Gutfeld, who often touts his libertarian views on The Five, likely intended it as a nostalgic nod to his career, but the choice stunned viewers, given its placement in a baby’s room.
Social media exploded under #GutfeldNurseryScandal, with parenting groups like Moms for Safe Spaces condemning the decision. “A Maxim cover in a nursery? It’s inappropriate and sends the wrong message,” a spokesperson told CNN. Critics on X echoed, “Greg, what were you thinking? That’s not for a baby’s room!” while others defended his humor, noting, “It’s just a joke—people need to lighten up.” The backlash contrasts with Gutfeld’s recent reveal of a secret memorabilia room in the same home, accessible only to Moussa, as reported by Page Six on June 04.
Gutfeld addressed the uproar on Gutfeld! on June 03, doubling down with sarcasm: “It’s a collector’s item—Mira’s got better taste than most adults!” Yet, the quip failed to quell the outrage, with some calling for Fox News to intervene. Colleagues like Dana Perino, who recently shared her own family struggles, stayed neutral, posting on X, “Greg’s a great dad—let’s focus on that.” Fox News issued a statement: “Greg’s personal choices are his own—we support his creative freedom.” Moussa, a former model, has not commented, though sources say she was “surprised” by the choice.
The incident has sparked broader debates about parenting in the public eye, with Gutfeld’s $7 million annual salary and 2.5 million nightly viewers amplifying the scrutiny. As he navigates fatherhood—admitting on air to being “clumsy” with diapers—the Maxim cover controversy has cast a shadow over his nursery reveal, leaving fans divided over whether Gutfeld’s humor crossed a line in Mira’s otherwise charming space.