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Netflix Comedy Roast Slammed For Untimely 'C-Word' Joke About Blake Lively

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Netflix roast mired in controversy over 'C-word' joke about Blake Lively, sparking outrage among Hollywood insiders.
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  • Comedian Hannah Berner faced immediate backlash for the 'untimely' and 'highly offensive' remark during 'Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year' special
  • Lively's co-stars, including Justin Baldoni and Jenny Slate, have threatened legal action against the streaming giant, calling the joke 'unacceptable' and a 'blatant disregard for basic decency'
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Blake Lively, Brandon Sklenar, Hannah Berner, Jenny Slate, Justin Baldoni, Netflix, Gossip Girl (2007), Summer House, It Ends With Us, Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year
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