Tom Brady reportedly left the after-party following his roast without attending, leading to speculation that he may have been offended by the jokes, particularly those about his personal life.
After facing a barrage of jokes at his expense during "The Greatest Roast of All Time," Tom Brady opted to depart promptly, leaving the post-event festivities unattended. Comedian Nikki Glaser, who participated in the roast, shared her observations about Brady's absence from the after-party, hinting that it may have been due to the sensitive nature of some of the humor, particularly those related to his personal life.
According to Glaser, Brady hastily exited the event, encountering her briefly in a hallway, where she expressed her gratitude for his hosting of the event. She noted that they had not met before the show, and she had only approached him after completing her set. Brady's response was brief, according to Glaser, thanking her for her performance and wishing her well, which she interpreted as a polite but distant gesture.
Glaser speculated that Brady's decision to leave early may have been influenced by the harshness of some of the jokes, particularly those referencing his divorce. She emphasized that her comments were notintended to criticize Brady but rather to offer her perspective on his potential reaction to the humor.
"You go into these things, and you go, 'It's not really going to offend me. I kind of know everything that's fair game for them to say about me,'" Glaser explained. "But I'm also on the other side of this and studying these people and thinking, 'What's the worst way I can hurt them,' and I don't think he thought we were going to say things about him losing his family."
Glaser acknowledged that jokes about sensitive topics may not always have an immediate impact but can sometimes trigger delayed anger upon reflection. She noted that while Brady had not lost his family, he had experienced the loss of his wife, which may have been a particularly sensitive subject for him.
During the roast, Brady endured jokes referencing DeflateGate, his former teammate Aaron Hernandez, and his two Super Bowl losses to the New York Giants. While he is known for his ability to endure physical pain and adversity on the football field, it remains unclear how he emotionally processed the intense humor directed at him during the event.
Despite the absence of Brady at the after-party, the roast was widely regarded as a successful and entertaining spectacle, featuring contributions from notable comedians, former teammates, and celebrities. The event provided a memorable moment in Brady's illustrious career, showcasing both his resilience and his willingness to embrace self-deprecating humor.
