A recent family gathering took an awkward turn when a decades-old rumor resurfaced, leaving one prominent matriarch pointedly silent.
The incident occurred as two sisters examined a recovered family heirloom: their late father’s personal bible. The book had a notable history, having once been gifted to former football star O.J. Simpson during his 1990s murder trial. The sister who secured the item at auction expressed frustration over the process, quipping that the seller should have simply handed it over to the family.
This comment opened the door for a well-worn piece of tabloid lore. Jokingly referencing the persistent but unsubstantiated claim that Simpson is her biological father, one sister remarked that the bible’s provenance was “questionable” between their father and the former athlete. Her sibling played along, declaring she had a claim to the item from “both” men, labeling them “both of my dads.”
Throughout this exchange, their mother, seated at the table, offered no reaction. She remained silent, did not engage, and was observed focusing on her mobile device. The dynamic continued when another family member entered, innocently asking about handwriting in the bible and receiving a joking reference to the same rumor, which elicited a surprised response.
The rumor in question has circulated for years, fueled by unverified claims from third parties alleging a past affair. The matriarch has publicly and vehemently denied these allegations in the past, stating she never had a relationship with Simpson. Simpson himself also previously denied the paternity claim. The family’s decision to address the topic humorously on camera, juxtaposed with one member’s visible non-participation, created a notably charged moment.
