Bunnie Xo Talks Cameron Diaz, IVF and the Hope That Keeps Her Baby Dream Alive

When Bunnie Xo—real name Alisa DeFord—sat down for the Open Book podcast on September 3, she didn’t just gush about music or her latest podcast episodes. She let a smile linger a little longer as she talked about a surprisingly relatable role model: actress Cameron Diaz.

“You know who really lifted my spirits? Freaking Cameron Diaz,” Bunnie said, her voice bright. “She just welcomed her third baby at 53. I’m 46, and suddenly that whole ‘it’s too late’ narrative feels a lot less concrete.”

Diaz, who gave birth to son Nautas in May with husband Benji Madden, has become an unexpected beacon for women who think their reproductive clock has stopped ticking. Bunnie explained that seeing a famous actress defy age expectations sparked a fresh sense of purpose, making her think, “Why not keep trying? There’s still a chapter waiting for me.”

That optimism sits alongside a far more private battle: an IVF journey that Bunnie admits she’s keeping close‑to‑the‑vest now. “People love to plaster a story all over you,” she confided to host Jenna Bush Hager. “I need a little space, especially when everyone’s trying to turn it into some headline circus.”

She’s not shying away from the fact that she’s still yearning for a child—she simply prefers to protect the details for now. “It’s still a dream,” Bunnie said, adding that the desire to become a mother isn’t tied to any ex‑partner, even as she finalizes her divorce from rapper Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord).

The split, announced earlier this year, hasn’t erased the baby plans that were already on Bunnie’s mind. In August, on the Today show with Jenna and Sheinelle, she hinted that the next chapter of her life—perhaps even a chapter in her forthcoming memoir—will center on this quest. “I’m already writing about it,” she chuckled, “because the road has been…wild.”

When you look back at Bunnie’s life, the story reads like a mixtape of highs, lows, and unexpected turns. She first crossed paths with Jelly Roll in Las Vegas back in 2015, when the rapper was still living out of a van and playing small‑venue shows. Their chemistry was instant, albeit complicated by previous relationships and personal struggles.

After a rocky start—Bunnie was in an unhealthy relationship and Jelly Roll was still finding his footing—the two re‑connected later that year. By mid‑2016, after a night of drinks and candid conversation about five‑year plans, they decided to marry at the iconic Stained Glass Wedding Chapel in Vegas. The “five‑year plan” they spoke of? Buying a house, launching Bunnie's podcast, and essentially building a life together from the ground up.

Fast forward to 2019, Bunnie left the sex‑work industry and launched the “Dumb Blonde” podcast, a platform that quickly grew a devoted following. She also poured money into Jelly Roll’s 2017 “Addiction Kills” album and even helped fund his legal battle to gain full custody of his daughter Bailee Ann, who was born in 2008 while Jelly Roll was incarcerated.

Now, a few years later, Bunnie’s focus has shifted. The couple’s divorce has been framed as “beautifully tragic” by the podcaster, who sees the split as a chance for personal growth rather than an ending. “There’s always a silver lining,” she said, underscoring her belief that life’s toughest moments often hide the best opportunities.

So, what does the future hold? For Bunnie, it means continuing to chase that baby dream, perhaps with IVF, perhaps with another path entirely. It also means keeping an eye on the ever‑inspiring stories—like Cameron Diaz’s—that remind her that age is just a number, not a verdict.

Whether she’s speaking on a podcast, writing a memoir, or scrolling through Instagram, one thing’s clear: Bunnie Xo is determined to write her own narrative, one that includes motherhood on her terms. And if Cameron Diaz can become a mom at 53, then why can’t she?