Comedian Hannah Berner recently made headlines after referring to Hollywood star Blake Lively with a controversial term during Netflix’s latest celebrity roast. The ill-timed comment sparked backlash online, with fans calling out Berner for what many saw as a disrespectful jab at the beloved actress. Now, Berner is setting the record straight and expressing her support for Lively.
During the Netflix roast, Berner’s attempt at edgy humor backfired when she casually dropped the c-word while referencing Blake Lively. Social media exploded with criticism, with fans accusing the comedian of crossing a line.
In response to the uproar, Hannah Berner took to Instagram Stories to address the controversy. “Comedy is about pushing boundaries, but sometimes those boundaries can be misread,” she shared. “I have nothing but respect and admiration for Blake Lively. She’s an icon, and I’m genuinely sorry if my joke hurt anyone.”
Interestingly, insiders claim that Lively herself wasn’t offended and took the joke in stride. A close source revealed, “Blake understands the nature of comedy roasts. She’s not holding any grudges.”
While the internet remains divided on whether Berner’s comment was forgivable or not, her apology seems to have eased tensions. Fans of both the comedian and the actress are now calling for the focus to shift back to lighthearted entertainment.
This incident serves as yet another reminder of how the fine line between comedy and offense is often hard to navigate, especially in today’s viral social media culture. As for Berner, it seems she’s ready to move on — hopefully with fewer controversial punchlines next time.