Sarah Silverman Reflects on Past Offensive Comedy

Comedian Sarah Silverman has publicly expressed regret for her past use of racial slurs and blackface, specifically in her 2005 special 'Jesus Is Magic' and Comedy Central's 'The Sarah Silverman Program.' She once believed her liberal identity and comedic persona justified such language, but now acknowledges the ignorance of those choices and has apologized to offended groups, including those impacted by Asian slurs. Silverman insists her apologies stem from genuine remorse, not fear of backlash, and has advised others to apologize only when truly sorry. In recent years, she has shifted away from offensive material and addressed her growth on her Hulu show 'I Love You, America.' Her latest Netflix special, 'PostMortem,' explores personal themes such as her parents' deaths and marks a new direction in her comedy. Silverman continues to advocate for authenticity and responsibility in public apologies.