In a candid conversation on MS NOW’s “The Best People” podcast, Tig Notaro opened up about her strained relationship with former friend and podcast co-host Cheryl Hines, particularly in light of Hines’ marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Notaro admitted to having to confront the reality of their fallout, stating, “I had to shake myself out of denial that it was good and over.”
Reflecting on her decision to depart from the podcast “Tig and Cheryl: True Story,” Notaro expressed discomfort with Hines’ association with RFK Jr. and his politically charged rhetoric. As Kennedy gained traction, Notaro found it increasingly challenging to reconcile her values with their project. “It was so ridiculous, it was so stupid that it was hard to be doing that when he was gaining momentum and speaking,” she explained. Notaro noted incidents where audience members would interrupt her stand-up shows with remarks targeting Kennedy, emphasizing that this clash of ideologies left her feeling alienated.
After Notaro left the podcast, Hines continued with comedian Rachael Harris, a move that Notaro accepted but found disheartening. Despite reaching out to Hines with messages of support, Notaro became aware that her friend was no longer reciprocating these gestures. “I realized one day she doesn’t ever reach out to me anymore,” she stated, recognizing it was time to let go of the relationship.
In a recent interview, Hines characterized the split as Notaro distancing herself for personal reasons. This portrayal upset Notaro, who felt that it misrepresented her commitment to their friendship. “There have been some interviews claiming that I just dumped her… But I was trying to be a friend to her,” she remarked.
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Notaro also criticized Hines for vague comments regarding her marriage that downplayed the seriousness of their political differences. Notaro argued that statements suggesting couples simply “don’t agree on everything” gloss over significant ideological divides, likening them to trivial disagreements over household matters.
Despite the pain of losing the friendship, Notaro expressed a longing for more fulfilling connections in her life. “It’s really sad, because it did bring me so much joy. But that’s what I’m looking for, is I want to get back to prioritizing people that bring me joy and workloads that bring me joy,” she reflected.
Viewers can catch Notaro’s entire interview on “The Best People” for more insights into her thoughts on friendship, political alignment, and personal joy.