'This is just plain creepy': Fox Sports accused of objectifying Paulina Gretzky with ‘creepy' shots during Dustin Johnson's U.S. Open triumph
While Dustin Johnson was celebrating his first-ever major title at the 2016 U.S. Open, FOX Sports found itself in a very different spotlight—this time for its questionable coverage of Johnson's then-fiancée,
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Now, with the championship returning to Oakmont in 2025, the controversy is once again resurfacing and igniting debate over media ethics and boundaries in sports broadcasting.
Controversial camera angles spark outrage during Paulina Gretzky's appearance at historic major win
At the time, Paulina Gretzky—daughter of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky—was seen cheering Johnson on while wearing a short white dress. Though her presence was natural for a momentous family occasion, FOX Sports' decision to focus excessive camera angles on her outfit sparked a wave of online backlash.
A particularly criticized moment came when a cameraman filmed Gretzky from behind as she climbed the stairs with Johnson, trying to adjust her dress to avoid a wardrobe malfunction. Many viewers felt the network crossed a line between coverage and voyeurism.
Social media erupted almost instantly. One viewer wrote on X, 'You know a man is in charge if camera following #PaulinaGretzky @DJohnsonPGA up the damn stairs.' Another sarcastically chimed in, 'Who's more p----- off right now — Wayne Gretzky or the cameraman's wife?' A third person summed up the general sentiment bluntly: 'This is just plain creepy at this point. The cameraman has clearly been told to get these shots, they're trying to do it as much as they can!'
The 2025 U.S.
Open is back at Oakmont, the same course where Johnson captured his 2016 title. Now a member of the LIV Golf tour, Johnson struggled in his opening round this year, finishing five-over-par. His wife, Paulina, also made headlines recently after a steamy photo shoot with Johnson drew attention online.
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Though nearly a decade has passed, the incident remains a cautionary tale about the balance between public figures, media curiosity, and respect. As golf's biggest names return to Oakmont, the spotlight on athletes' families—and the way they are portrayed—remains as sharp as ever.
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