During the highly anticipated event dubbed “The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady,” the NFL quarterback found himself at the epicenter of banter and jokes, surrounded by friends, former teammates, and a plethora of celebrities at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
It was an evening filled with laughter and playful teasing, particularly orchestrated by the event’s host, Kevin Hart, alongside a star-studded roster including Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, Nikki Glaser, Drew Bledsoe, Randy Moss, and even Kim Kardashian.
Kevin, renowned for his sharp wit, spared no expense in poking fun at Tom’s post-retirement comeback to football, which witnessed the renowned athlete endure a less-than-stellar season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“Gisele gave you an ultimatum,” Kevin joked. “She said you have to retire or you’re done. But when you have a chance to go 8-9 you gotta do it.”
The humor was light-hearted and enjoyable, yet it was evident that Tom’s brief retirement and subsequent comeback provided ample material for comedic roasting. The banter persisted with playful jabs directed at Tom’s personal life, notably focusing on his high-profile divorce from Gisele Bündchen.
Kevin zinged Tom about Gisele’s new romantic interests, quipping, “You know who also f—ed their coach? Gisele, she f—ed her karate coach,” referencing the supermodel’s new beau, Joaquim Valente. “Tom, how did you not see this coming? Eight karate classes a day?”
Tom, displaying his good sportsmanship, could only offer a wry smile as he raised his glass in a toast amid the audience’s laughter. Throughout the evening, other friends and former teammates took their turns at the microphone.
Drew Bledsoe, whose career took a turn when Tom replaced him in 2001, delivered a zinger about Tom’s unscathed demeanor both on and off the field, alluding to the latter stages of his marriage, remarking, “pretty used to not being touched. Just like at the end o
Nikki Glaser added to the theme, cleverly tying Tom’s Super Bowl rings to his marital dissolution: “You have seven rings. Well, eight now that Gisele gave hers back.” Meanwhile, Julian Edelman chimed in with a nickname, calling Tom “Leonardo DiCaprio’s ex-girlfriend’s ex-husband.”
Even Kim Kardashian, never one to shy away from a sharp remark, joined in, drawing a humorous parallel between Tom and her stepdad, Caitlyn Jenner.
“You remind me too much of my stepdad now,” she told Tom, ruling out any rumored romance with a chuckle.
In the midst of the laughter and playful teasing, the roast also served as a touching reminder of Tom’s recent formal retirement from the NFL in February 2023, a decision he announced through a heartfelt message on social media.
Reflecting on his incredible career, he expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. Love you all.”
