Comedian Hannah Berner Explains Her Blake Lively Punchline In Netflix Roast Segment: ‘Was Filmed Before…’

As a seasoned lifestyle expert with a keen eye for pop culture trends and a deep appreciation for the power of comedy, I find myself constantly intrigued by the intersection of these two worlds. The recent incident involving Hannah Berner‘s roast joke about Blake Lively, which was recorded before the legal drama unfolded between Lively and Justin Baldoni, serves as an excellent example of this intersection.

comedian Hannah Berner revealed that she had previously prepared a joke about Blake Lively, destined for Netflix’s Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year, before the public dispute between Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni became widely known.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, let me share my thoughts on the recent stand-up comedy special that dropped on December 27. In this performance, comedian Berner took aim at various pop culture narratives, such as celebrity relationships, splits, and beyond. Unfortunately, one of his jokes, seemingly misplaced in timing, involved a not-so-subtle jab at Blake Lively that has been known to sting.

Berner had said, “The word ‘c–t’ was trending this year. I don’t think Blake Lively was that bad.”

The humor was quite fitting given the circumstances, considering that it surfaced not long after Lively initiated a lawsuit against Baldoni, alleging harassment and stating he launched a counterattack following her submission of misconduct complaints on the set of It Ends With Us.

In response to the criticism directed at her via her social media platform, Berner clarified that the show in question was taped on December 17, well before the court case made headlines. Yet, swiftly following this, the comedian extended her backing to Lively.

She went ahead to defend Lively on her Instagram stories, saying, “My joke in the Netflix roast was filmed before news of the lawsuit. To be 100 percent clear, I support Blake xoxo.”

During her three-minute stand-up routine filled with references to popular culture and famous personalities, Berner cracked jokes about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s high-profile split, Ellen DeGeneres taking a trip abroad, among other topics.

Speaking as a devoted admirer, I’m eagerly awaiting the outcome of Lively’s lawsuit, hoping it will shed some much-needed light on the underhanded strategies used to silence whistleblowers exposing workplace abuse. In her own words to The New York Times, she expresses her hope that her legal action will draw back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics, offering protection to others who might face similar situations.

Besides Hannah Bernier, Blake Lively’s fellow actor, Jenny Slate, has voiced her backing too. In a public statement, she aligned with Lively regarding the accusations, labeling them deeply concerning, and commended Lively for addressing this sensitive issue openly.

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2024-12-28 10:52