Actor’s Wife Sparks Outrage After Boarding Flight with Head Lice

Hollywood actress Jenny Mollen, wife of “American Pie” star Jason Biggs, has set off a firestorm online after confessing she unwittingly boarded a five-hour flight infested with lice. Fans and critics alike aren’t holding back, with some calling her “reckless” and “irresponsible.”

Mollen took to Instagram mid-flight, sharing an “insane” revelation about her condition. In the video, she says, “Guess what? I have f—ing lice. I can’t even deal.” She admits she had been “itching for two weeks” but thought the cause was hormonal changes related to perimenopause. To make matters worse, she donned a plastic bag over her head in an attempt to contain the situation — an image that has become the talk of social media.

“I’ve Never Had Lice Before”

Mollen was quick to express her shock at the discovery, noting that this was her first encounter with lice. “I’ve never had lice in my life,” she shared, visibly mortified. But her attempts to lighten the moment didn’t go over well with everyone. Some users reacted with outright horror. One commenter summed up the mood, saying, “New fear of planes unlocked.”

Others demanded accountability, pleading, “For God’s sake, please tell the crew,” while one called her behavior “slobbish” and accused her of potentially spreading lice to other passengers.

Mollen Defends Herself Amid Backlash

In a follow-up video, Mollen addressed the online backlash. “I didn’t know I had lice until I was already mid-flight,” she explained, adding that her house had recently been treated for an infestation. Mollen even took a jab at her husband, Jason Biggs, for not noticing the issue sooner. “Let’s just blame my husband for not looking closely enough at my head,” she joked, adding that she’d asked him directly, “Do I have lice, do you see anything?” and he’d dismissed her concerns.

“A Bummer for Whoever Sits in My Seat”

Many viewers felt Mollen’s cavalier attitude didn’t match the severity of her situation. Some urged her to notify the airline, a request she brushed off with the comment, “That’s a bummer for whoever sits in [my airplane] seat.” In yet another Instagram Story, she doubled down on her ignorance of the issue, accusing outlets like Page Six of not “watching the video” and misreporting the incident.

This isn’t the first time celebrities have faced scrutiny for hygiene or health-related oversights. Over the years, public figures have been criticized for similar issues on planes, from cases of flu to norovirus scares. In an era of heightened awareness about public health and safety, Mollen’s ordeal has struck a chord, with passengers now wary of the hidden health risks that may be lurking on their next flight.

As the saga unfolds, Mollen’s critics aren’t letting up. But the actress appears unbothered, even if the online crowd won’t let her forget her “insane” in-flight experience anytime soon.