Netflix Roast of Tom Brady Draws Millions, Sparks Regret

Comedian Jeff Ross revealed that Tom Brady agreed to participate in Netflix's 2024 live roast because he enjoys bold humor and believes people have become too sensitive. Ross first noticed Brady viewing his Instagram on Super Bowl Sunday 2021, which led him to propose the roast, eventually gaining Brady's approval after some delays caused by Brady's temporary retirement reversal and personal issues, including his divorce. Despite Brady's tough image, he embraced self-deprecating humor, saying he loves this kind of humor and is unafraid. However, Brady set some boundaries during the roast, notably warning Ross to stop joking about New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's legal controversy, which Netflix later prohibited in subsequent comedy acts. The roast included jokes on various personal and professional topics, and while Brady later expressed regrets about its impact on his children, he initially saw the event as a way to push back against a culture of oversensitivity. Overall, the roast was a success, showcasing Brady's willingness to confront humor at his own expense and Ross's role in orchestrating the event from an initial Instagram interaction to a major Netflix special.