Andy Cohen vs. Martina Navratilova: Surrogacy Sparks Celebrity Feud

Bravo Blowup: Andy Cohen Takes Aim at Martina Navratilova's Surrogacy Stance

The drama is heating up on Bravo, and it's all because of a controversy surrounding surrogacy. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova recently sparked outrage with her now-deleted tweet stating that surrogacy is "just wrong." But not everyone agrees with the outspoken icon - particularly Andy Cohen, the Emmy-winning host of Watch What Happens Live.

Cohen, who is a proud single father to two children conceived via surrogacy, wasn't afraid to speak his mind about Navratilova's remarks on his SiriusXM show, Andy Cohen Live. The TV personality made it clear that he felt Navratilova was "ill-informed" and "dumb" for her stance.

"What Martina tweeted was, 'Surrogacy is wrong,'" Cohen said on the show. "She said, 'Surrogacy is just wrong. Sometimes you can't have it all.' Well, here's the deal - that's just a bad take. She's uninformed on the issue, and I think she's just plain wrong."

But Navratilova isn't alone in her views on surrogacy. Her wife, Bravo star Julia Lemigova, also expressed disagreement with the tennis icon's comments during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live.

"I completely disagree with her comments," Lemigova said. "Well, you know, Martina and I share a bed, but we don't share a brain."

Lemigova has been vocal about her support for surrogacy in the past, and it's clear that she and Navratilova have differing opinions on the matter.

The controversy surrounding Navratilova's tweet has sparked a heated debate among Bravo fans, with many taking to social media to share their thoughts. While some fans defended Navratilova's right to express her opinion, others slammed Cohen for his harsh words about the tennis icon.

"Saying someone is dumb and uninformed is not an acceptable way to have a discussion," one fan wrote on Instagram. "You're better than that, Andy."

But Cohen isn't backing down from the controversy. In fact, he's already planning to bring up the issue with Lemigova during the upcoming Real Housewives of Miami reunion.

"Julia and I have discussed this offline," Cohen said on his show. "Martina will not be at the Miami reunion, so I will not be asking Martina about this."

It seems like the drama is far from over on Bravo - and we can't wait to see what's next.

The Surrogacy Saga: A Look Back at Andy Cohen's Journey

As the controversy surrounding Navratilova's tweet continues to unfold, it's worth taking a look back at Cohen's own journey with surrogacy. The TV personality has been open about his decision to become a father via surrogacy, and he's used his platform to raise awareness about the issue.

Cohen's first child, son Benjamin Allen, was born on February 4, 2019, after a long and arduous journey. Two years later, Cohen welcomed daughter Lucy Eve, who has brought even more joy to the single father's life.

But having children hasn't always been easy for Cohen - especially as a single dad. In an interview with Anderson Cooper, Cohen revealed that he struggled with feelings of inadequacy when he first became a father.

"I was approaching 50, and I heard that song in my head," Cohen said, referring to Peggy Lee's classic hit "Is That All There Is?" "I was like: 'There's gotta be a greater purpose for me. This is wonderful, and I absolutely love it. But there has to be a greater purpose.'"

Cohen's decision to become a father via surrogacy wasn't taken lightly - but he knew that it was the right choice for him.

"I just thought: 'I wanna do this,' " Cohen explained. "And I'm doing it. And I know it's gonna be really hard, and I don't know what that actually means.'"

But as Cohen navigated the challenges of single fatherhood, he found a new sense of purpose and fulfillment in his life.

"Having children has changed me in every way," Cohen said. "I mean, I think my priorities have completely shifted. I think my sense of accomplishment has totally changed. And even just getting your kids breakfast and getting them out to school... it's a whole different world."

As the controversy surrounding Navratilova's tweet continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Andy Cohen isn't afraid to speak his mind - even if it means taking on a fellow Bravo star.

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