Comedian and actress Leslie Jones said in a recent interview that she does not support marriage, advising young viewers against it and describing the institution in stark terms, as reported by Breitbart.

Jones made the remarks during a conversation with Ziwe Fumudoh, who is professionally known as Ziwe. The discussion covered relationships, personal choices, and the concept of traditional roles within marriage.

“I think marriage is legalized slavery,” Jones said.

Ziwe asked Jones to expand on the statement, prompting further explanation about expectations within some relationships.

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“A man — especially if he is expecting you to be a tradwife — might as well pull out a whip,” Jones said.

The comment drew a visible reaction from Ziwe, after which Jones added, “And a chain.”

During the interview, Ziwe asked Jones what advice she would offer to younger viewers who may be considering marriage.

“There are young people watching who might be wanting to get married, what would you say to them?” Ziwe asked.

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“Don’t,” Jones replied.

The conversation also turned to Jones’ upbringing and how it shaped her views on marriage. She said her father had a direct influence on her perspective.

“My daddy didn’t raise me like that,” Jones said.

Ziwe asked for clarification, saying, “To be a tradwife?”

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“To be anybody’s wife,” Jones responded. “My dad used to literally say that to me: ‘I didn’t raise you to be somebody’s wife.’”

Jones, who is 58, also reflected on her observations of marriage among people she knows.

“I don’t know if it’s brave or smart,” she said. “Most of the people that I know that’s gotten married are divorced now.”

The interview included discussion of the term “tradwife,” a portmanteau of “traditional wife,” commonly used to describe a woman who takes on traditional gender roles in a household, often focusing on homemaking and raising children while a husband serves as the primary earner.

Jones has built a career in stand-up comedy and television, with appearances in a range of entertainment projects.

Her comments during the interview have circulated online as discussions about marriage, relationships, and cultural expectations continue.

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