Overview

• Sarah Silverman has publicly expressed regret for using racial slurs and blackface in her early comedic work, calling her past actions 'ignorant.'
• She explained that at the time, she believed her provocative material was acceptable because she was playing an 'arrogant and ignorant' character for a liberal audience.
• Silverman emphasized that her apologies for past offensive material stem from genuine remorse, not fear of backlash, aligning with her principle to only apologize when sincerely sorry.
• In recent years, her comedy has shifted away from inflammatory content to focus on more personal and reflective themes.
• Her upcoming Netflix special, 'PostMortem,' premiering May 20, 2025, explores grief and celebrates the lives of her late parents, showcasing her evolved comedic approach.