Why Did Tom Brady Participate in His Netflix Roast?

Why did Tom Brady decide to step into the spotlight for a Netflix roast? The revelation has fans buzzing and the reason might just surprise you.

Comedian Jeff Ross, who cohosted the Roast of Tom Brady back in May 2024 with superstar Kevin Hart, spilled the tea during his appearance on The Howard Stern Show this past June. When Ross asked Brady, “Why are you doing this?” the NFL legend had a bold response: “I love this kind of humor. People are too snowflaky right now.”

In a world where everyone walks on eggshells, Brady’s perspective shines through, especially when he texted Ross on roast day saying: “No fear. This is what we do.”

The journey to this roast wasn’t a straightforward path. Ross shared it took years of connecting with Brady, which began when the quarterback liked one of his Instagram posts on Super Bowl Sunday. “I was like, Why the f**k is Tom Brady on my Instagram?” Ross recalled, adding, “Oh, I had some jokes up. Maybe that’s how he unwinds before a big game. And he f***ing wins!”

Ross was likely referring to the triumphant Super Bowl victory Brady led with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021. Following that victory, Ross hit him up on Instagram, suggesting it was high time for a roast. Their conversation led to an agreement between their agents, and Netflix was all in.

Just when things were falling into place, Brady made headlines by unretiring from professional football after initially saying he’d hang up his cleats in February 2022. Ross noted, “He agreed and he retired, and we were like, ‘Let’s go! Now’s our chance.’ Then he unretired.” The comedian admitted that they preferred to wait until Brady was done with his career for a more entertaining roast.

That moment finally came after Brady’s second retirement in February 2023, but the road was still bumpy due to his split from ex-wife Gisele Bündchen. Ross explained, “Then he was going through a divorce and I’m like, ‘Let’s wait for that.'” Timing really is everything in Hollywood.

The roast delivered some unforgettable moments as Brady faced off against a lineup of comedians, including Nikki Glaser and Andrew Schulz, along with celebrity appearances by Kim Kardashian and Ben Affleck, plus former New England Patriots teammates Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman.

(As the laughter continued, fans are left wondering what’s next for Brady and how he’ll take this moment in stride!)

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Tom Brady’s unique approach to humor underscores a refreshing attitude in an era often overwhelmed by sensitivity, making this roast not just an event but a cultural commentary.

Whether you’re a fan of football or comedy, this roast is definitely a must-watch!

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Whatever Brady’s next adventure may be, there’s no doubt he will continue to keep us entertained, on and off the field.

Catch all the action on Netflix now and embrace the humor that comes with it!