Kim Kardashian has opened up about her experience at Netflix’s Roast of Tom Brady, where she was met with boos and disrespectful comments from both the audience and some comedians. In the latest episode of The Kardashians Season 6, titled “I Don’t Erase What’s Happened,” Kim shared her honest feelings about the incident, revealing that it left a lasting impact on her. She confessed that she would “never” participate in another roast again, calling the experience “not good for the soul.” For someone as accustomed to the spotlight as Kim, being booed was a shocking and disheartening moment. She admitted that she couldn’t have imagined such a negative reaction, especially since she was there to celebrate Tom Brady during the event. The reality star also touched on the broader perception of her and her family, stating, “It’s like, ‘Oh, football fans. Oh, sports fans. Oh, they fucking hate the Kardashians.’” This remark highlights her awareness of the divides between her fanbase and the audience at the roast.
Despite the rocky start, Kim chose to stay at the event rather than leave immediately, as she initially planned. She was supposed to catch a flight to New York City for the Met Ball but decided to stick around to avoid appearing like a “poor sport.” However, the experience was far from pleasant. Kim revealed that she was targeted by comedians who relied on crude and repetitive jokes, often reducing her to stereotypes. Without naming names, she seemingly referenced a particularly offensive comment made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who joked about her personal life and compared her to a football end-zone celebration. While Kim acknowledged that such jokes were “the easiest” and predictable, she didn’t sugarcoat how much they stung. “I was just like, why do I put myself in these situations to feel shitty?” she admitted, showing vulnerability about the toll the roast took on her.
The Skims founder also addressed comments made by comedian Andrew Schultz, who claimed that she appeared “completely detached” during the roast. Kim fired back, questioning how anyone would expect her to react to such harsh and personal attacks. “What would you think, from someone sitting there, hearing horrible things about themselves?” she asked rhetorically. “Am I supposed to sit there and be like, ‘How innovative, you called me a whore!’” Her response highlights her frustration with the double standards placed on her and the expectation that she should somehow enjoy or endure such treatment gracefully. Instead, Kim admitted that her natural reaction was to “freeze” and count down the moments until the ordeal was over.
While the experience was largely negative, Kim did find some solace in the performance of comedian Nikki Glaser, whom she praised for “killing it” during the roast. However, even this positive note couldn’t outweigh the overall discomfort and hurt she felt.Reflecting on the incident, Kim emphasized that she doesn’t regret her decision to participate but made it clear that she won’t put herself in such a position again. “It wasn’t about me,” she said of the roast. “It was fun to be a part of it. I did it and I never have to do it again.” This statement captures her resilience and ability to move forward, even in the face of criticism.
Kim’s candor about the roast sheds light on the downsides of being in the public eye and the challenges of navigating events where the goal is to poke fun at celebrities. While she chose not to have the boos edited out of the final cut—showing that she’s unafraid to embrace the unvarnished reality of the moment—she also made it clear that she’s not immune to the pain of such experiences. Her honesty humanizes her and reminds fans that even someone as famous and influential as Kim Kardashian can feel hurt and vulnerable.
In the end, the episode serves as a reminder of Kim’s strength and self-awareness. She walked into the roast knowing it wouldn’t be easy, but she left with a valuable lesson about boundaries and self-care. As she continues to navigate the complexities of fame, this experience will likely influence her future decisions—proving once again that she’s more than just a reality TV star; she’s a woman unafraid to speak her truth and stand up for herself. New episodes of The Kardashians air every Thursday on Hulu, giving fans a deeper look into the lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family and their ongoing journey of growth, love, and resilience.
