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Sarah Silverman Reflects on Past Comedy Missteps, Calls Early Material 'Ignorant'

The comedian addresses her use of racial slurs and blackface, expressing genuine remorse and discussing her growth ahead of her new Netflix special.

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Overview

  • Sarah Silverman has publicly expressed regret for using racial slurs and appearing in blackface during a 2007 episode of 'The Sarah Silverman Program.'
  • She described her past mindset as believing that being liberal justified using offensive language, a perspective she now sees as deeply flawed and ignorant.
  • Silverman emphasized that her apologies stem from genuine remorse rather than fear of backlash or public criticism.
  • In her Hulu series 'I Love You, America,' she previously used the platform to apologize for jokes targeting Britney Spears and Paris Hilton.
  • Her upcoming Netflix special, 'PostMortem,' debuting May 20, explores themes of grief and personal loss, reflecting her evolution as both a comedian and individual.