Megyn Shares Behind-the-Scenes Details from Her Fiery Appearance on Bill Maher that Went Viral

Inside the heated debate over free speech and cancel culture

Maher's monologue sparked outrage, but Kelly defended her right to express her views

Megyn Kelly has opened up about her controversial appearance on Bill Maher's HBO show "Real Time," which went viral and sparked a heated debate over free speech and cancel culture. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kelly said she was "surprised" by the reaction to her appearance, which saw her clash with Maher and other guests over their views on cancel culture. "I didn't expect it to be as big a deal as it was," Kelly said. "I thought I was going to go on and have a conversation, and I did. I didn't think it was going to be this big of a thing." Kelly is known for her conservative views, and she has often been a target of criticism from the left. However, she said that she was not trying to start a fight with Maher or his guests. "I was just trying to have a conversation," Kelly said. "I wasn't trying to start a fight. I don't think that's productive." Kelly said that she believes in free speech, and she defended Maher's right to express his views, even if she disagrees with them. "I think Bill Maher is a very important voice in our culture," Kelly said. "I don't agree with everything he says, but I think it's important that he's able to say it." Kelly's appearance on Maher's show was part of a larger debate over free speech and cancel culture. In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases of people being fired or otherwise punished for expressing unpopular views. Kelly said that she believes that cancel culture is a threat to free speech. "I think it's a dangerous trend," Kelly said. "I think it's a way of silencing people who have different opinions." Kelly said that she is not afraid to speak her mind, even if it means that she will be criticized. "I'm not going to be silenced," Kelly said. "I'm going to keep speaking my mind."