When you sign up for a celebrity comedy show, you expect to take some hard hits. But the comedian Kevin Hart learned the hard way that even the thickest skin can be pierced when your best friend steps on stage. While the star-studded Netflix comedy special subjected Hart to a barrage of insults, it was his longtime collaborator Dwayne Johnson managed to deliver the most shocking blow of the evening.
Kevin Hart said Dwayne Johnson's joke on the Netflix show caught him off guard.
Speaking about the incident later on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Hart admitted it took him by surprise. "Kevin Hart admitted Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's joke about his father caught him off guard during the Netflix comedy show." He acknowledged that his Jumanji co-star had spilled the beans on the livestream.
While "roast" is inherently a brutal, uncompromising environment, Johnson's material went beyond the typical jokes about Hart's height and delved into a deeply personal topic. The joke in question was about his late father, catching the seasoned comedian off guard.
Despite the initial shock of the ending, Hart made it clear there were no hard feelings between the Hollywood power couple. For the comedian, the joke wasn't a malicious overstepping of the mark, but rather a testament to the art of the roast. He praised his friend's comedic timing, ultimately calling the stunning moment "beautiful comedy" and declaring that anything goes once you agree to go on stage.
The live show featured plenty of chaotic and raunchy moments between the two, including Johnson mocking Hart's wife, Eniko, and poking fun at the comedian's 5'11" height. At one point, Hart jokingly yelled, "Why are you talking about my fucking wife like that? I want to talk to you later," to which Johnson quickly responded, "But you said, 'Hey, listen, say whatever the fuck you want!'"«
Ultimately, these brutal attacks only highlighted the deep, chaotic chemistry between the two stars. Johnson concluded his merciless performance by reminding the comedian, "I love you. Yes, I do," proving that no matter how brutal the roast, their amazing friendship remains intact.
Samridhi Goel's original report was published on Mandatory.
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