Alanis Morissette Takes Aim at Ben Affleck During Los Angeles Concert

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Alanis Morissette used a Wednesday concert at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif., to take a pointed swipe at her "Dogma" co-star Ben Affleck. Performing as part of her "Butterfly with a Machete: A Rock Traumedy" residency, the singer spoke about criticism she has faced over her career, recalling that a man had once asked her why she "didn't lead with my sexuality" before adding, "Thank you, Ben Affleck."

Morissette then played a clip from the 1999 film in which she appears as God. In the scene, her character finally reveals herself after much of the story has been conveyed through her angelic messenger, Metatron, played by Alan Rickman. Affleck plays the fallen angel Bartleby, who is forgiven by God just before she unleashes a deafening scream that causes his head and chest to explode.S1S2

Elsewhere in the show, Morissette spoke about the harsh judgments she has received over her songs, body, weight, parenting, education and way of living. She also recalled reaching out to Johnny Depp during a difficult period, saying she "was looking for a friend," and that his response was, "Why are you calling me?" Depp has recently returned to the public eye with his upcoming role as Ebenezer Scrooge in the film "Ebenezer."S1S2

Morissette's "Butterfly with a Machete" residency, which began in Las Vegas last year, has now concluded with its fourth and final Los Angeles-area show. Representatives for Affleck did not immediately respond to requests for comment.S1S2

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1h Thewrap

Alanis Morissette Slams Ben Affleck During LA Concert for Once ‘Asking Why I Didn’t Lead With My Sexuality’

The "Ironic" singer then played a scene from their movie "Dogma" where Affleck's head explodes thewrap.com/ TheWrap.

3h Variety

Alanis Morissette Slams Ben Affleck for ‘Asking Why I Didn’t Lead With My Sexuality,’ Then Plays Video at Concert of His Head Exploding

Alanis Morissette did not hold back when recalling the words of her “Dogma” co-star, Ben Affleck. During the Nov. 11 date of her “Butterfly With a Machete” residency at the YouTube…

Alanis Morissette Takes Aim at Ben Affleck During Los Angeles Concert

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Alanis Morissette used a Wednesday concert at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif., to take a pointed swipe at her "Dogma" co-star Ben Affleck. Performing as part of her "Butterfly with a Machete: A Rock Traumedy" residency, the singer spoke about criticism she has faced over her career, recalling that a man had once asked her why she "didn't lead with my sexuality" before adding, "Thank you, Ben Affleck."

Morissette then played a clip from the 1999 film in which she appears as God. In the scene, her character finally reveals herself after much of the story has been conveyed through her angelic messenger, Metatron, played by Alan Rickman. Affleck plays the fallen angel Bartleby, who is forgiven by God just before she unleashes a deafening scream that causes his head and chest to explode.S1S2

Elsewhere in the show, Morissette spoke about the harsh judgments she has received over her songs, body, weight, parenting, education and way of living. She also recalled reaching out to Johnny Depp during a difficult period, saying she "was looking for a friend," and that his response was, "Why are you calling me?" Depp has recently returned to the public eye with his upcoming role as Ebenezer Scrooge in the film "Ebenezer."S1S2

Morissette's "Butterfly with a Machete" residency, which began in Las Vegas last year, has now concluded with its fourth and final Los Angeles-area show. Representatives for Affleck did not immediately respond to requests for comment.S1S2

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