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Sheryl Underwood speaks out on the Kevin Hart roast jokes that crossed the line
The comedian shares her unfiltered reaction to the most controversial and personal jokes
In this exclusive interview, comedian Sheryl Underwood reacts to the recent Kevin Hart roast, addressing the vicious jokes that many viewers felt went too far. Fellow comedians Tony Hinchcliffe and Shane Gillis took direct aims at Underwood, making highly personal remarks regarding her late husband's suicide. Underwood reveals that while the jokes were in poor taste, she wanted to prove her strength by absorbing the material, choosing to use the moment to openly discuss mental health and illness.
She also weighed in on the highly criticized George Floyd jokes told during the event, noting that those affected have every right to be upset. Despite the backlash, Underwood praises Netflix for supporting free speech and bringing comics of different backgrounds together. She reflects on the evolving nature of modern comedy roasts, noting that comedians now record the extreme things they used to only say in private.
