Shanna Moakler Fights Back, Regret Over Travis Barker’s Hulu Doc

Shanna Moakler told listeners on September 10 that she wishes she had declined the invitation to appear in former husband Travis Barker’s film, *Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear*. The 51‑year‑old said the decision “regretted a lot” and that she “doesn’t know how he got me to go.”

The documentary, released on Hulu in August, chronicles Barker’s life and career. Moakler has not yet watched the film, but she says the bits shared by others convinced her that she would be portrayed in a way she feels is unfair. She added that she was disappointed in herself for participating.

Barker, 50, and Moakler were married from 2004 to 2008 and have two children together: Landon, 22, and Alabama, 20.

## Background & Context

Moakler first entered the spotlight in the mid‑2000s as a contestant on *Miss USA*, then later appeared in a reality series with Barker that introduced her to national audiences. Their marriage ended in 2008, but they have remained co‑parents.

In a recent interview, Moakler emphasized that while her past relationships often dominate public conversation, her upcoming memoir, *Blink of an Eye*, will broaden the focus.

She told host Jana Kramer that the book will cover “trauma bonding, how to get over living through embarrassing things in the public eye,” and most importantly, “finding that journey back to yourself.” The narrative is intended to inspire other women facing similar public scrutiny.

The documentary itself debuted on Hulu in August, a month before Moakler’s podcast appearance. Although she has not seen the film, she says she has heard enough from others to form her opinion.

## Reflections on the Documentary

Moakler said, “I just was like, ‘Yeah, that’s kind of what I thought was going to happen,’” after hearing snippets of the film. She added that she is “a little disappointed with myself for participating.” Her comment reflects a sense that her story in the documentary may not align with how she wishes it to be portrayed.

When asked about friendships with ex‑partners and their new relationships, she replied, “Sadly the opportunity, I guess, with my exes and their particular new partners just didn’t end well with me with those people.” The interview suggests that she has chosen to distance herself from such dynamics.

Moakler also highlighted a single enduring agreement with Barker: the priority of their children.

She said, “The one thing my ex and I agree on — it’s the only thing my ex and I agree on because we don’t agree on anything else — was our children.” She stresses that “you have to allow your children to know their other parent,” underscoring her focus on family stability over personal disputes.

## Future Projects and Family Focus

Looking ahead, Moakler plans to release *Blink of an Eye* sometime in the near future. She wants the memoir to offer a perspective that deviates from early 2000s fan narratives that began with her appearance on *Meet the Barkers*. By sharing her own experience, she hopes to empower others dealing with public scrutiny and trauma.

Moakler’s comments also hint at a broader stance: she is unwilling to engage with ex‑partners’ new relationships or any arrangements that might compromise her children’s well‑being. She frames this as a boundary she has set post‑divorce.

Her focus remains on fostering healthy parent‑child connections and providing guidance for women navigating the public eye.

The 51‑year‑old remains silent on whether she will ultimately watch Barker’s film, but her candid podcast remarks indicate that she feels the decision to appear was a mistake.