Influencer Faces Online Backlash Over Daughter's Twerking Video
A controversial influencer originally from the Gold Coast has been heavily criticised online after posting a video that appeared to encourage her underage daughter to twerk. Kat Clark, who moved to America last year with her husband Jonathan and their teenage daughter Deja, encountered significant backlash on Saturday following the release of an Instagram clip.
The Controversial Skit and Mixed Reactions
In the skit, the 39-year-old TikTok star asked her 15-year-old child to 'turn around and shake it', which prompted Deja to begin twerking her behind on camera. After Deja completed the dance, Kat pretended there had been a misunderstanding, stating: 'I meant your hair.' Deja then removed her hat and turned around again to shake out her curly locks instead.
Many fans expressed support for the mother-daughter duo, commenting that they were 'obsessed' with Deja and telling her to 'get it'. However, others pointed out that it was inappropriate for Deja to be dancing in such a manner online because she was just 'a kid'. One person wrote, 'Umm she's 15 yo!', while another added, 'She's a kid.' A third commenter noted, 'Underage btw [and your] daughter.'
Someone else began, 'A mother encouraging her 15 year old to shake her a*** on the internet for thousands of people. WOW! And people encouraging it even. These comments are gross.' Daily Mail has reached out to Kat for comment, but no response has been provided at this time.
Previous Controversy and Context
Kat last courted controversy in June 2025 when she was slammed for complaining about living in Los Angeles while anti-ICE protests raged through the city. As locals dealt with a fourth day of riots in California, with Marines and the National Guard deployed to 'address the lawlessness' of protesters, Kat appeared oblivious to the chaos.
She uploaded a vlog about her daily inconveniences in LA, stating, 'Australians and Americans may speak the same language, but today proved we live completely different lives. Firstly, why is there no good coffee in LA?' She added, 'They also take security very seriously,' showing footage of store fronts locked up with security gates.
Kat then complained about people not using towels at the gym, saying, 'These are just the small things I've noticed since moving here. Wait until you see what else I learned.' During a visit to a Ralphs grocery store, she remarked, 'They love their ranch. They've got litres of it. They even have tuna flavoured bacon ranch. That sounds gross.' She concluded, 'I'm not going to lie, they have a lot of questionable things here, but they also have a lot of things that just make sense.'
Followers flocked to the comments of that video to criticise Kat for appearing to ignore the riots and military presence throughout LA. One person wrote, 'U not been on the news?' as another added, 'Kat completely oblivious to what's happening in LA right now.'
Kat responded to the comments, explaining she was aware of the situation: 'I hear you and I've been following everything closely. As someone on a visa, I have to be mindful about what I say, but please know I'm listening, learning and supporting where I can.'
Broader Discussion on Parenting and Social Media
This incident raises important questions about where parents should draw the line on what their teens share online for views or laughs. The debate highlights the tension between family entertainment and protecting minors from potential exploitation or inappropriate exposure on social media platforms.
As influencers continue to blend personal and public lives, such controversies underscore the need for clearer guidelines and ethical considerations in digital content creation involving children.
