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Alanis Morissette An old Hollywood memory was brought into the spotlight during a recent Los Angeles concert. Singer calls out her former “Dogma” co-star ben affleck Discussing the comments people have made about him over the years. He also incorporated a moment from his 1999 film into the performance. The comment immediately sparked mixed reactions online.
Morissette made the comments during her “Butterfly with a Machete: A Rock Tragedy” residency. “I’ve even had a man ask me why I don’t move forward with my sexuality,” she told the crowd. He added, “Thank you, Ben Affleck.”
A fan video The moment was captured before Morissette performed a scene in which Affleck’s “Dogma” character, Bartleby, dies after his head explodes.
Morissette played the role of God in Kevin Smith’s 1999 comedy, which also starred Affleck, Matt Damon and Salma Hayek. His reference to Affleck inspired jokes about his role in the film. “God doesn’t have sex, Ben,” one person wrote. Another fan said, “Just when I thought I couldn’t love her any more she goes and blows Ben Affleck’s head off.”
The concert comments also came shortly after Morissette discussed her sexuality on the “Handsome” podcast. During the November 3 episode, host Fortune Feimster asked if the men who hurt her had ever inspired her to become gay, and Morissette responded, “I’m pansexual, so, yes.”
Co-host Tig Notaro then asked Morissette if she was “truly pansexual”, meaning she felt attraction to people regardless of gender identity or gender. “I am,” the singer confirmed.
Their podcast exchange added context to the topic raised during the Los Angeles show. Morissette’s concert comments have drawn renewed attention to her past exchanges with Affleck. His decision to take her name during the performance has also sparked debate among fans over the decades-old comment.