JoJo Siwa’s Shocking “Trad Wife” Makeover Ignites Fierce Backlash—What’s Really Behind the Controversy?
Just when you thought JoJo Siwa was settled into her signature sparkle and sass, bam! She flips the script entirely—and honestly, it’s the kind of plot twist that gets you blinking twice. At a sprightly 22, JoJo’s latest avatar channels vintage Hollywood glamour with a twist so unexpected, it’s left the internet buzzing and baffled. Picture this: pearls, a voluminous bob, and an oh-so-classic cover of the 1981 hit Bette Davis Eyes—originally by Kim Carnes—delivered by none other than our pop darling who’s apparently entered her “trad wife era.” That’s right, folks, JoJo’s embracing what some call a “trad wife” look, spotlighting the traditional charm and classic gender roles that spark reactions all across social platforms. But is this just an homage or a full-on transformation? And more importantly—can JoJo really pull off this retro rendezvous without turning heads for all the wrong reasons? Dive into the crescendo of opinions, the dazzling wardrobe nods, and an unexpected genre debate that proves one thing for sure: JoJo Siwa keeps us guessing. LEARN MORE
“She’s in her trad wife era,” the internet said after yet another JoJo Siwa transformation that no one saw coming.
The singer, 22, shared a snippet of her cover of the 1981 song Bette Davis Eyes, originally performed by Kim Carnes.
The clip left fans stunned by her appearance and called her a trad wife—short for traditional wife, who embraces conventional gender roles in a relationship.
JoJo Siwa shared a new video clip, flaunting an appearance that no one saw coming
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Channeling her inner Bette Davis, JoJo evoked some old Hollywood glam by wearing a vintage-inspired outfit and big pearls around her neck.
Her hair was styled in a voluminous bob, and some bright red lipstick completed the look.
Many were surprised to see her look as she gave a nod to the 1930s actress Bette Davis as well as singer Kim Carnes.
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JoJo shared a snippet of the cover’s video and asked her fans if she should release her rendition of Bette Davis Eyes on Spotify.
“After performing this song live and then seeing the beautiful response to it, I decided to go record a studio vocal,” she wrote on social media.
“I’m undecided if I should release it on Spotify or not,” she continued. “Would you want me to?!!!🤍 if you would, I’m thinking maybe end of this week?”
The 22-year-old singer shared a snippet of herself covering the 1981 song Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
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Fans showed up in the comments section with support, saying, “The song, the look, everything perfection.”
“Need it on Spotify with immediate effect,” said another fan.
But naysayers expressed disapproval and claimed, “I think it’s time to retire.”
“Why is she dressed as if she was going to audition for Oklahoma?” one asked.
“If heartbreak had a portrait, it’d be this,” read another comment.
“Are you calling this genre ‘straight pop?’” one asked.
“Jesus christ,” one commented online, “who on her team keeps wanting to humiliate her”
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Many even thought “she’s been tradwifed” and said, “Not jojo becoming a trad wife in front of my eyes.”
“JoJo Siwa going from Goth punk pop wannabe to housewife was not on my 2025 bingo card,” one said.
“Hey so jojo becoming a trad wife was not oh my 2025 bingo card,” another agreed.
“Ignoring the trad wife allegations, as this is probably a tribute costume, she does not have the voice to be a singer anymore,” another commented. “It’s totally destroyed.”
Netizens claimed she had entered her “trad wife” era and was embracing conventional gender roles
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“Trad wife” has become the title for a woman embracing traditional gender roles and domesticity. They often value homemaking and family life over having a career and ambitions.
Viral content creators, who have adopted the “trad wife” lifestyle, have gained popularity for their stay-at-home lives. They maintain a vintage wardrobe and even flaunt their submission to their husbands.
JoJo surprised fans by changing the lyrics of the song to “Chris Hughes’ eyes” onstage
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Earlier this year, JoJo was captured performing her cover of Bette Davis Eyes, while her current boyfriend Chris Hughes was in the audience.
She changed the lyrics of the popular song to say Chris Hughes’ eyes while her Big Brother co-star was watching in the audience.
With her days of being a child star in the rear-view mirror, JoJo has seemingly been undergoing a personal and professional transformation with her entry into adulthood.
Her steamy music video Karma, which dropped last year,marked her pivot away from kid-friendly content
