Tom Brady's Sportsmanship Impresses Jay Leno During Netflix Roast

In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, legendary comedian Jay Leno praised Tom Brady's handling of the Netflix roast, emphasizing the importance of considering who the jokes are aimed at.

Legendary comedian Jay Leno has showered Tom Brady with accolades for his sportsmanship during the Netflix roast, "GROAT: The Greatest Roast of All Time." In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Leno expressed his admiration for Brady's ability to withstand the barrage of jokes thrown his way.

"I thought Tom Brady was a good sport, considering how people just roasted him," Leno said. He acknowledged that Brady, as a non-comic, was in unfamiliar territory. "Look, it's a jock event. It's all jocks."

Leno emphasized the significance of considering the audience for this type of comedy, which traditionally takes place in private settings. "It's probably not to everybody's taste... but you're going to their space."

Despite the presence of renowned comedians like Kevin Hart and Jeff Ross, Leno singled out Nikki Glaser for her exceptional performance. "As long as it's funny, it's good," Leno said, referring to the public's perception of comedy today. "Nikki Glaser killed me. She was really funny."

Leno acknowledged that Kim Kardashian's performance was met with resistance, but he believes she should be given more credit. "I like Kim. She's a nice person. She's a lawyer," he said. Leno also took credit for suggesting the name North for Kardashian's daughter.

Regarding the editing out of Kardashian's boos, Leno explained that Netflix "sometimes edits things." He added that Kardashian "was happy to be there and was a really good sport about it all."

Leno admitted to not being a fan of roast comedy but understood Brady's motivation for participating. "It's not something I do, but it's a different kind of comedy."

Accompanying Leno on the red carpet was his wife of 44 years, Mavis Leno. The couple attended the Feminist Majority Foundation's 16th Annual Global Women's Rights Awards & Gala in Los Angeles, where they presented the inaugural Mavis Leno Award for Global Women's Rights.

Leno's presence at the event underscored his commitment to empowering women and promoting equality. "It's a good organization," he said about the Feminist Majority Foundation. "We've been involved in it, my wife and I, for many years."

Leno's admiration for Brady's sportsmanship and his support for women's rights reflect his multifaceted nature as an entertainer and social advocate.