Kevin Hart says Oprah Winfrey should never be roasted

Comedian Kevin Hart believes some public figures are beyond the scope of a celebrity roast, naming Oprah Winfrey as the one person who should never be subjected to the often brutal comedy format. Hart made the declaration during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Wednesday, just weeks after enduring his own three-hour roasting as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Festival.

Discussing potential future subjects for Netflix’s popular roast specials, Hart initially suggested basketball star LeBron James, citing his cultural relevance. When host Jimmy Kimmel proposed Oprah Winfrey, Hart immediately and emphatically rejected the idea. "That’d be like spray painting the Sistine Chapel," Hart said. He added that if he learned Winfrey wanted to participate, he would personally intervene. "I'm driving 100 miles per hour to Oprah's house. You cannot do this. No shot."

The conversation stemmed from Hart’s recent experience as the guest of honor in "The Roast of Kevin Hart." The special featured jokes from comedians and celebrities including Chelsea Handler, Pete Davidson, and Katt Williams, with surprise appearances from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Tom Brady. When Kimmel asked if any...