Will Smithis known for making audiences laugh, but does he have what it takes to be the butt of a joke? TheBad Boysstarcould be in line as the latest celebrity to take part in Netflix’s live roast. Smith is reportedly among various celebrities that the streaming service is considering, but nothing is set in stone. Netflix declined to comment, but the possibility of the actor being front and center for an old-fashioned roast of a lifetime is not a bad idea.
Not only will the ratings probably be high, as many will tune in to see what fellow comedians, family or even friends have to say about Smith, but it’ll also be interesting to see how the actor will react. From the infamous Oscars slap to his relationship with his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, and other things, nothing would be off limits if this were to happen.
Chris Rock Reveals Whether He’d Host the Oscars Again After the Notorious Will Smith Slap of 2022
The actor and comedian was coy when responding to a request about hosting the Oscars again in the future.
It would followThe Roast of Tom Brady, which took over every social media site in 2024. The three-hour comedy special saw the Patriots Hall of Famer get roasted by what seemingly felt like everyone. Hosted by Kevin Hart, there was no amount of preparation that could prepare the former NFL quarterback for the comedic storm coming his way.
Although there’s potential that this could happen to Smith, according toPuck, the idea hasn’t reached CAA or Smith’s management, so hold off on your excitement — for now, at least.
Would the hyper-managed star open himself up to blistering Nikki Glaser jokes about The Slap, Jada, the kids, all of it? Probably not, and so far, this is a very informal overture—it hasn’t even reached CAA or his management. But the Brady roast generated 22 million views in its first few months, and that special was only available in the U.S. Smith’s would no doubt be way bigger, and it could be exactly the kind of unexpected move that resonates.
Will Smith’s Roast is Not Official, but News About His Upcoming Album Is
While everyone waits to see if Smith will be the next to be roasted, the artist did confirm that he has a new album on the way.Based on a True Storywill be Will Smith’s first album in 20 years. Set to be released on March 28, the tracklist includes features from Teyana Taylor, his son Jaden and lifelong friend and collaborator DJ Jazzy Jeff. Listeners will also hear a reference to the2022 Academy Awards incident with Chris Rockin the single “Beautiful Scars”. In an Instagram post, theFresh Prince of Bel-Airstar revealed that he’s also going on tour this summer.
“It’s OFFICIAL!! My new album Based on a True Story drops March 28. TWO WEEKS!! Hit that presave. Been working on this project for a minute and I’m itchin' to get it out to y’all,” the caption reads. Smith has a history of narrating stories through his music, even winning his first Grammy in 1989 for Best Rap Performance for “Parents Just Don’t Understand”.
Those who did not see Netflix’sThe Roast of Tom Bradyand are interested in seeing the format in action, you can find streaming links below.
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The Roast of Tom Brady
