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Netflix’s “The Roast of Tom Brady” on Sunday, May 5 was a no-holds-barred affair that left no stone unturned in its comedic assault on the legendary quarterback.
From Bill Belichick to Kim Kardashian to Drew Bledsoe, everyone seized the opportunity to unleash their best jabs at Tom Brady’s expense.
Hosted by Kevin Hart, the event was a rollercoaster of laughter and surprise, with jokes flying fast and furiously, sparing no aspect of Brady’s illustrious career or personal life. As the night unfolded, the roasters pulled no punches, delving into everything from Brady’s on-field and off-field controversies to his divorce from Gisele Bundchen.
Despite all the serious digs and jokes, a few moments felt like therapy for New England Patriots fans.
Following a speech by Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Hart asked Kraft if he would do a shot with Belichick. And they both obliged. Before the two Patriot legends shared cheers, Kraft referred to Belichick as “the greatest coach in the game’s history.”
Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick cheers each other and take a shot. #TomBradyRoast
Rob Gronkowski Also Brought Brady & Belichick Together for a Celebratory Shot
Since Brady left New England, there has been an endless amount of conversation regarding the ever-souring relationship between Brady and Belichick. And despite Brady praising his former coach multiple times, fans and the media still believed there was a severe rift between the two.
But perhaps all they needed was former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski to play mediator.
The shot between Belichick and Kraft wasn’t the only libation shared between two Patriot legends who have had a tumultuous relationship in recent years.
Following Gronkowski’s roast of Brady, the future Hall of Fame tight end asked Belichick and Brady to share a shot with him. And in typical fashion, he “Gronk-spiked” the shot glass right after.
Brady, Belichick, Gronk and Edelman all doing a shot together.
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In a bit of an ironic twist, both Belichick and Brady will now be part of the football media as Belichick is set to join a show with the Manning brothers as well as “The Pat McAfee Show,” and Brady will be the lead color analyst for FOX this upcoming football season.
Some Highlights From an Incredible Night Honoring & Roasting Tom Brady
There were so many unforgettable moments, and quite a few that were not safe for work.
Belichick addressed what many hoped he might, the 10-part documentary, “The Dynasty,” on Apple TV. The docuseries is about the Patriots’ epic run as a dynasty, but it has received harsh criticism for its focus on Bill Belichick and the many controversies during the Patriots’ unparalleled run.
Even Kraft, who had his name in the documentary’s credits but had no creative control, expressed his disappointment with the final product.
Belichick started his segment by saying, “I’m so honored to be here for the roast of Tom Brady on Netflix, not to be confused with the roast of Bill Belichick, the 10-part Apple TV series.”
THIS LEAGUE!!!!
“I’m so honored to be here for the roast of Tom Brady on Netflix, not to be confused with the roast of Bill Belichick on the 10 Part doc”
After everyone on the dais took their shot at Brady, the legendary quarterback got the last laugh. One of his best jokes was a direct shot at his former coach, and the packed crowd at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles loved it. Brady started the joke by addressing Belichick and asking, “How many Super Bowls have you won since I left?”
Brady continued, “Maybe it’s not just the guy on the sideline. When I go to the Indy 500, I don’t ask the winning driver, hey, who gassed up your car?”
Brady on Belichick’s contribution to the dynasty:
when I go to the Indy 500 I don’t ask the winning driver “hey who gassed up your car” 😂😂
With the freedom of a live Netflix production, the roasters didn’t shy away from pushing the boundaries of what’s deemed appropriate.
Former Patriots WR Julian Edelman had an excellent set, as did Gronkowski, comedian Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. The special event even featured a guest appearance from Will Ferrell’s iconic “Anchorman” character Ron Burgundy, whom Belichick said was “the only member of the media that I respect.”
“The Roast of Tom Brady” was a deliciously entertaining spectacle, serving up a heaping plate of laughter and irreverence. It was a night to remember, with Brady at the center of a comedic storm unlike any other.
Above all, it felt like Patriots fans and the team legends on stage got some much-needed closure.