Sheryl Underwood is shutting down criticism over Tony Hinchcliffe\u2019s suicide jokes at The Roast of Kevin Hart<\/em><\/a>, making it clear she had no issue with the material that sparked backlash online.<\/p>\n Speaking to TMZ<\/em><\/a> after the Netflix event, Underwood defended the roast format and dismissed complaints about the jokes aimed at her late husband, Michael Sparkman, who died by suicide in 1990. \u201cFreedom of speech is alive and well at Netflix,\u201d she said after clips from the roast exploded across social media.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n The roast was already packed with viral moments, including a surprise appearance from Katt Williams and tense exchanges involving Gillis and Chelsea Handler<\/a>. But Hinchcliffe became one of the night\u2019s biggest trending topics after delivering a joke about Underwood\u2019s husband during his set at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n \u201cHer husband committed suicide three years into the marriage,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve been sitting next to her for two hours, and I have to ask: how did he last that long?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n The camera immediately cut to Underwood laughing in the audience.<\/p>\n Host Shane Gillis also referenced the tragedy multiple times throughout the night, including jokes involving bridges and the Golden State Warriors logo. While some viewers online called the material \u201charsh\u201d and \u201cin bad taste,\u201d Underwood fired back with jokes of her own instead of pushing back.<\/p>\n During her set, she roasted Hinchcliffe directly, joking, \u201cQuestion for the day is, who has had more Black d*ck in this town? Me or Chelsea Handler? The answer is Tony Hinchcliffe.\u201d<\/p>\n Underwood has been candid for years about the impact of losing her husband. In 2018, following the death of Kate Spade, Underwood became emotional discussing suicide and depression. \u201cThat pain \u2026 it doesn\u2019t go away,\u201d she said at the time.<\/p>\n She also revealed that her husband left behind a note, adding that \u201cthe person who is no longer alive has now had the final word.\u201d<\/p>\n If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. In the United States and Canada, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a> Tony Hinchcliffe\u2019s Sheryl Underwood Joke Sparks Backlash at Kevin Hart Roast<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a> Chelsea Handler and Shane Gillis Trade Brutal Jabs at Netflix\u2019s Kevin Hart Roast<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a> Kevin Hart Viral Workout Video Roasted by the Internet: ‘It’s Literally 10 Lbs.’<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Clavicular Charged After Shooting Dead Alligator During Florida Livestream<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n 50 ‘Mortal Kombat’ (2021) Easter Eggs Ahead of ‘Mortal Kombat II’<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
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