AceShowbiz - Wanda Sykes has turned down an offer from Kevin Hart to appear in Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart, Thatgrapejuice reports. The invitation came directly from Hart before the event was publicly announced, but Wanda Sykes chose not to participate.

Variety and Deadline also confirm that Kevin Hart personally reached out to Wanda Sykes ahead of the roast. Instead of joining the event, she opted to attend a Los Angeles Sparks basketball game, Variety and Deadline add. Wanda Sykes expressed her immediate refusal of the invite, explaining to Thatgrapejuice that the roast format did not align with her comedic style. She criticized the roast’s writing for relying on recycled sexist, racist, and homophobic jokes, labeling it as lazy humor.

Wanda Sykes is best known as a co-star and writer on The Chris Rock Show, and she has an extensive film and television career with 46 credits, including roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Monster-In-Law. She has earned nominations for various awards such as the People’s Choice Award and Primetime Emmys. This background highlights her status as a respected comedian who chooses her projects carefully.

The decision to decline Kevin Hart’s roast invitation underscores Wanda Sykes’s commitment to her principles and comedic integrity. Her stance sheds light on ongoing conversations within comedy about the content and tone of roasts, particularly regarding the use of outdated and offensive material. This choice also reflects a broader awareness of the impact and responsibility comedians carry when engaging with sensitive subjects.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Thatgrapejuice.