YouTube kids entertainer Ms. Rachel told two major media outlets to “do better” after they ignored her advocacy for children in Gaza but covered a story about Olivia Munn’s distaste for her programming.
Parents and People both posted on Instagram about how actor Munn doesn’t allow her kids to watch Ms. Rachel because kids’ shows drive Munn “crazy.”
The YouTuber, with more than 15 million subscribers, commented on both posts, writing “I’d rather you cover my advocacy for kids in Gaza.” She also posted screenshots of the posts to her own Instagram, where she made clear her criticism was not of Munn.
Ms. Rachel, whose full name is Rachel Accurso, has been vocal about her support for children in Gaza ever since she announced a fundraiser for them in May 2024. Last month, she posted a video singing “Hop Little Bunnies” with Rahaf, a 3-year-old Palestinian girl who lost her legs in an airstrike.
After Accurso posted the video, the pro-Israel group StopAntisemitism asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Accurso for being “remunerated to disseminate Hamas-aligned propaganda to her millions of followers.”
“It’s really painful,” Accurso told NPR about the pushback. “And I have to remind myself that people don’t know my heart, and people try to tell you who you are, but you know who you are. And I know how deeply and equally I care for all children, and I do lean on my faith in that situation.”
Accurso also told NPR that she would “risk everything” to speak up for “all kids.”
Last week, Accurso reiterated her stance when she posted a statement on social media, saying, “I stand against all forms of hate and violence — including antisemitism, anti-Palestinian hate, anti-Arab hate, anti-Muslim hate and all hate meant to divide us and cause harm rather than bring us together. Every child, person and every family deserves to feel valued, loved and safe.”
Accurso also has received criticism for her pro-LGBTQ+ stance. During Pride Month last year, Accurso referenced the Bible on why she supports the LGBTQ+ community.
“I believe it’s mentioned eight times: ‘Love your neighbor,’” Accurso said in an Instagram video. “So yes, everyone belongs. Everyone’s welcome. Everyone is treated with empathy and respect. It doesn’t say, ‘Love every neighbor.’ Except, there are so many reasons I stand strong in love. I stand with everyone.”
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