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We Were There

By ThePopulationAppeard
13 May 2026
Netflix's Roast of Kevin Hart

Netflix's Roast of Kevin Hart

We Got the Call and We Showed Up

Honestly, when Netflix extended the invite, we didn't think twice. We packed up, showed up, and we're so glad we did because the Roast of Kevin Hart was something else entirely.

Sofia Was On the Carpet and Ready

Our photographer Sofia Bermejo was stationed on the red carpet from the jump, lens ready, capturing every bold outfit, every celebrity arrival, and every candid moment before the chaos inside even began. The red carpet alone felt like an event in itself guests were dressed to impress and the energy was already through the roof.

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Then We Went Inside and Things Got Real

Hosted by Shane Gillis, the night quickly spiraled into a full-scale free-for-all packed with deeply personal jokes, surprise celebrity appearances, and absolutely zero mercy for Kevin Hart.

Tom Brady kicked things off by presenting Hart with a custom Knicks jersey, making it immediately clear that nobody came to play nice. Then Usher took the stage to perform a special version of "Let It Burn" dedicated to Hart and the crowd absolutely lost it. Netflix Tudum

The Standout Moments We Can't Stop Thinking About

The night had no shortage of highlights. Sheryl Underwood was sharp, fearless, and honestly one of the best of the entire night. Regina Hall channeled Kevin Hart's mother from heaven in a bit that genuinely caught everyone off guard funny, but with real emotional weight behind it. Pete Davidson was brief but brutally effective, as only he can be.

Katt Williams Walked In and Broke the Internet

But the moment everyone is still talking about? Katt Williams. His appearance was especially unexpected given the pair's very public tension in 2024 but their onstage reunion played less like a feud and more like proof that no beef is too big for a Netflix roast. The crowd went absolutely wild. Netflix Tudum

The Surprise Guest Trio Nobody Saw Coming

Teyana Taylor, Venus Williams, and Serena Williams took the stage together to read a heartfelt letter to Kevin sweet setups that naturally gave way to roasts of their own. Classic. Netflix Tudum

Kevin Got the Last Laugh

And in true Kevin Hart fashion, he got the final word closing the night with a rapid-fire revenge set before bringing out Meek Mill for a full performance of "Dreams and Nightmares." The Forum erupted. It was the perfect ending to a wild, wild night. Netflix Tudum

We left buzzing. This is exactly the kind of event we live for real moments, real energy, real culture. And we were lucky enough to be right in the middle of it.

Thank You Team Netflix

A huge thank you to the incredible Team Netflix for making this happen Sara Zebrack, Noa Sokatch, and Siena Escobar. We genuinely appreciate the support and can't wait for the next one.

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