Dwayne Johnson made a splash during the Netflix special, ‘The Roast of Kevin Hart’, which aired on 10 May. Known for their long-standing friendship and collaboration, Johnson didn’t shy away from poking fun at Hart’s personal life, particularly his marriage to Eniko Hart, in front of an audience packed with celebrity guests.
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The event took place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, and featured an impressive lineup of guests, including Chelsea Handler, Tom Brady, Lizzo, and Pete Davidson, all taking their turns to roast Hart. During his segment, Johnson, 54, opened with humour, complimenting the women in attendance, but quickly directed attention to Eniko. “You all look beautiful, magnificent, sexy. You know who else looks sexy? Kevin’s wife, Eniko,” he quipped, sparking laughter from the crowd.
He continued with a light-hearted jab, suggesting that Eniko deserved an Oscar for “pretending she likes to f—” Kevin. Johnson even cheekily proposed a night out with Hart’s wife, saying they could share a bottle of tequila and have some fun, drawing a playful reaction from Hart, who sat nearby.
As the roast progressed, comedian Chelsea Handler joined in on the fun, taking a poke at Hart’s famous stature. “Don’t you think it’s time for Eniko to be with somebody that is bigger than her?” she joked, which elicited further laughter from the audience. Handler’s remark about Hart’s height echoed the comedic tradition of roasts, where personal attributes are often fair game.
Johnson’s playful banter didn’t stop there. He concluded his segment with a wildly absurd statement about having a tattoo of Hart, claiming it was “life-size”. “Just to prove it, just last week, I got a Kevin Hart tattoo on my c—,” he joked, adding, “Eniko, I’ll show you later. Kidding. She’s already seen it!” This ribald humour set the tone for a night that was both raunchy and celebratory.
In a comedic exchange, Hart shot back at Johnson, expressing incredulity at the outrageous nature of the joke. “Why would you say that about my f—ing wife? I want to talk to you later,” he exclaimed, showcasing the playful but competitive rapport between the two friends. Johnson swiftly reminded him, “But you’re the one who said, ‘Hey, listen, f—ing say anything you want!’”
Both Hart and Johnson have enjoyed significant success together, having starred in two previous ‘Jumanji’ films. They are currently working on a third film, ‘Jumanji: Open World’, which is set for release on Christmas Day. This upcoming collaboration is highly anticipated, further solidifying their status as a comedic duo.
The roast, hosted by Shane Gillis, rounded off a humorous evening filled with performances from various celebrities, including a scathing opening by Tom Brady, and appearances by Usher, Lizzo, Pete Davidson, and Draymond Green among others. The event was part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest, which celebrated stand-up and comic performances throughout the city.
Kevin Hart and Eniko have been married since 2016 and share two children together, adding a personal layer to the humour shared during the roast. Johnson, who tied the knot with Lauren Hashian in 2019, also brings a family-oriented angle to his comedic storytelling.
As the knockout punchlines and laughter resonated throughout the Kia Forum, it was clear that the camaraderie between Hart and Johnson runs deep, allowing for a roast filled with affection, friendship, and a dash of cheekiness. Fans can look forward to more of their dynamic chemistry on screen when ‘Jumanji: Open World’ hits theatres later this year.