During her recent concert at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, Alanis Morissette delivered a powerful critique of the judgments and assumptions she faces in the public eye, notably calling out her “Dogma” co-star Ben Affleck for a past interaction that has resurfaced in her memory.
Morissette Calls Out Affleck
On November 11, during the fourth and final show of her “Butterfly With a Machete” residency, Morissette recounted a moment from when she worked with Affleck on the 1999 film. She recalled an incident where he questioned her about her sexuality, stating, “I’ve even had a guy ask me why I didn’t lead with my sexuality. Thank you, Ben Affleck.”
A Scene From Dogma
To punctuate her point, Morissette shared a clip from “Dogma,” featuring a scene where Affleck’s character experiences a dramatic fate: his head explodes after she, playing God, uses her powerful voice. This moment not only served as comic relief but also reinforced Morissette’s commentary on societal expectations.
Reflections on Public Scrutiny
Throughout her concert, Morissette spoke candidly about the relentless scrutiny she faces. She expressed feelings of harsh judgment regarding her music, body image, parenting style, and overall existence, saying, “about how I look, about how I think, about how I feel, about my value system, about my weight, about how feral I am, about how feral I live.”
A Failed Attempt at Connection
She even recounted an attempt to reach out for friendship in Hollywood, sharing a moment where she called Johnny Depp, to which he responded baffled, “Why are you calling me?” This highlighted her feelings of isolation within the entertainment industry.
Conclusion of the Residency
Morissette’s “Butterfly With a Machete” residency, which initially launched in Las Vegas last year, has now concluded with this last show. Variety attempted to get a comment from Affleck’s representative but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
You can catch the moment captured from her concert on Entertainment Weekly’s Instagram.
