Jeff Ross on Kevin Hart Roast and His Favorite Cut Joke
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jeff Ross served as Roastmaster General at Netflix’s live roast of Kevin Hart, delivering edgy jokes including references to Hart’s upbringing and career, while dressed in Eddie Murphy’s iconic red leather outfit from “Delirious.”
- The roast featured appearances from Tom Brady, Dwayne Johnson, and Katt Williams, with some tension easing after Williams’ surprise appearance and on-air reconciliation with Hart.
- Ross revealed that no topics were off limits during the roast, including Hart’s personal life and controversies, and praised the balance of scripted and improvised content to keep the event authentic and surprising.
- The after party was described as celebratory, with Hart and his wife Eniko enjoying the event, and Ross noted the importance of fun for both performers and audience to succeed in a roast.
- Looking ahead, Ross expressed interest in roasting pop stars, rappers, or rock stars like Drake or Stevie Wonder, highlighting the broad appeal and evolving nature of comedy in today’s global and politically charged climate.