Danica McKellar Say She Was 'Embarrassed' That She Liked Eating Her Placenta After Birth, Compares It to Steak
Danica McKellar Say She Was 'Embarrassed' That She Liked Eating Her Placenta After Birth, Compares It to Steak
Michael NiedWed, March 11, 2026 at 5:48 PM UTC
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Danica McKellar in February 2026Credit: Michael Tullberg/Getty -
Danica McKellar recalled eating her placenta after giving birth, describing it as tasting like filet mignon
She admitted to feeling embarrassed by how much she enjoyed it and reflected on the experience with humor
McKellar welcomed her son Draco in 2010 with ex-husband Mike Verta
Danica McKellar shared an unexpected story about her birth experience with son Draco.
The 51-year-old Wonder Years star welcomed her only child, who is now 15, in September 2010 with her ex-husband Mike Verta.
She revisited her birthing experience during a Tuesday, March 10 appearance on The BobbyCast. More specifically, she recalled being encouraged to eat her placenta by her doula.
"My doula said, do you want to taste the placenta? I'd just given birth," she recalled, adding that "you're not in your right mind" after going through the birthing process. "And I'm like, sure."
Danica McKellar (left) and son DracoCredit: Danica McKellar/Instagram
The published author continued, adding, "She gave me a piece of it. Bobby, it was like the best filet mignon that I have ever tasted. But more."
"I was embarrassed about how much I loved it," she admitted. "It was bizarre. I thought, what is this, some sort of weird satanic..."
Host Bobby Bones interrupted, jokingly saying, "Am I a cannibal?"
McKellar shared a realization that she came to after the experience: "We are meant to have that."
Bones commented on McKellar's candid remarks in the caption of a post on Instagram, writing, "I appreciate the openness. The generosity of her stories. And the vulnerability from the whole episode. But especially here."
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After marrying Verta, a composer, in March 2009, McKellar filed for divorce in June 2012.
The former couple announced the birth of Draco in a statement shared with PEOPLE in September 2010.
“We are humbled, overjoyed and so grateful for this miraculous gift,” they said at the time. “It’s like we’ve only now just learned the true meaning of love.”
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Danica McKellar in February 2026Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty
The proud mom has documented life with her son over the years on social media.
In a May 2025 video, the mother-son duo showed off their dance skills in a throwback to McKellar's appearance on Dancing with the Stars.
"Couldn't resist "jumping" on this one! 💃🕺 This was SO much fun to put together," she captioned the post, adding, "Mom tip: Use your kids to stay young!"
Later that year in August, she shared a few snapshots from her trip to Hawaii with Draco, whom she noted "TOWERS" over her.
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