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Nara Smith Rejects 'Tradwife' Label, Sparking Fan Debate

other · 2026-08-01

Nara Smith, a 24-year-old influencer with over 12 million TikTok followers, has publicly rejected the 'tradwife' label, a term describing women who embrace traditional gender roles as homemakers. The controversy began after her interview on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast with Alex Cooper, where she stated she never fit the definition. Smith, known for her elaborate cooking videos and glamorous outfits, argued she is a working mom who splits childcare with her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, and that cooking is a hobby, not a necessity. She also noted she has pushed back against the label for years. Fans on TikTok and X (Twitter) debated her rejection, with some accusing her of a 'rebrand' as the trend fades, while others defended her, noting her content was exaggerated. TikToker @Katwiia claimed Smith leaned into the label for fame and is now distancing herself as it becomes less trendy. Smith responded that she has always shown her work and travel. The tradwife trend gained traction during the pandemic in 2020, and Smith is often cited as its poster child, despite her denial. The debate highlights the blurred line between online personas and reality.

Key facts

  • Nara Smith is a 24-year-old influencer with over 12 million TikTok followers.
  • She rejected the 'tradwife' label in an interview on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast with Alex Cooper.
  • Smith said she never fit the definition of a tradwife because she is a working mom and splits childcare with her husband, Lucky Blue Smith.
  • She stated that cooking is a passion and hobby, not something she needs to do.
  • Smith claimed she has pushed back against the label for years.
  • Fans on TikTok and X (Twitter) debated her rejection, with some accusing her of a 'rebrand'.
  • TikToker @Katwiia claimed Smith leaned into the label for fame and is now distancing herself as the trend fades.
  • The tradwife trend gained traction during the pandemic in 2020.
  • Smith's content includes elaborate cooking videos with glamorous outfits.
  • Smith responded to a comment saying it's not a rebrand and she has shown herself working and travelling.

Entities

Artists

  • Nara Smith
  • Lucky Blue Smith
  • Alex Cooper

Institutions

  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • X (Twitter)
  • Forbes

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • United States

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