Kevin Hart Discusses Oprah Winfrey's Ineligibility for Roast

Kevin Hart, who recently participated in a celebrity roast, stated that Oprah Winfrey should not be roasted. During an interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on June 4, 2026, Hart expressed that roasting Winfrey would be akin to 'spray painting the Sistine Chapel.' He emphasized the importance of the roasting tradition but maintained that Winfrey is off-limits. Hart's roast, which aired on Netflix as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Festival, featured various comedians and celebrities, including Shane Gillis as host and appearances by Dwayne Johnson and Tom Brady. The event faced backlash for some jokes deemed offensive, particularly one by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe about George Floyd, which led to criticism from Floyd's brother, Terrence Floyd, and others. Hart defended the nature of roasting, acknowledging that while some jokes may not be tasteful, they are part of the comedic tradition.