Jana Kramer opens up about removing video of daughter Jolie

Jana Kramer discusses why she removed video of daughter Jolie amid online backlash

Jana Kramer, 40, has always been open about her life as a mother, and recently, the country singer and former One Tree Hill star shared a vulnerable moment with her followers. After posting a video of her 8-year-old daughter, Jolie, dancing in a sports bra, Kramer faced a backlash over the outfit, with many viewers expressing discomfort about how children are sexualized on social media.

The video, which also featured her younger children, son Jace, 5, and Roman, 11 months, was filmed in the privacy of their home. However, once the video was shared with her 2 million Instagram followers, the feedback was swift and critical. Jolie’s outfit — a sports bra — sparked online discussions about the sexualization of young children in digital spaces.

In an Instagram Stories post shared on Monday, Jana admitted that she hadn’t initially recognized the potential issue. “I didn’t even see the issue at first,” she wrote, explaining that Jolie had simply wanted to join in on her mom’s workout. “She came down the stairs that morning in her sports bra and said, ‘Alright, momma, I’m ready to work out.'” Kramer emphasized that while she would never let her daughter wear such an outfit in public, the video was filmed at home, where the context was different.

However, after reading the comments and having private conversations with concerned followers, Kramer realized how vulnerable children can be online. “I forget how sick this world is and how sexualized kids are,” she admitted. “Sad honestly that’s where the world is at.” As a result, she chose to take the video down and replace it with a new, similar clip of Jolie dancing.

Jana Kramer’s career and family life

Jana Kramer is not only a country singer but also a well-known actress, with her most famous role being on One Tree Hill, where she portrayed Alex Dupre. Beyond her acting career, Kramer has made a name for herself in country music, releasing multiple albums and chart-topping singles. She also recently appeared on Dancing with the Stars and continues to build her personal brand through social media and other ventures.

In her private life, Jana is married to former NFL player Mike Caussin, with whom she has children. Jana is currently married to Allan Russell, with whom she shares their youngest son, Roman, and the two have co-parented Jolie and Jace. Kramer’s personal life has been difficult, and she went through a public divorce, but she hasn’t wavered in her commitment to her kids and striking a balance between work and family.

A mother’s responsibility in a digital age

Jana’s decision to delete the video serves as a reminder of the challenges modern parents face in an age where everything is shared online. For Kramer, who is raising three children — Jolie, Jace, and Roman (with her husband Allan Russell) — balancing privacy with public life is an ongoing challenge.

The country singer also mentioned that she hadn’t fully understood the lengths to which some internet users would go until this incident. “I had no clue just how far these sickos go,” she wrote, underscoring her concern about the darker side of the internet.

Kramer’s openness about the situation highlights the importance of maintaining a safe and supportive online environment for families, especially when children are involved. Though she enjoys sharing her experiences and her children’s milestones with her audience, she recognizes that her primary responsibility is to protect them from the dangers that can arise in digital spaces.