{
  "id": 19715185,
  "title": "Alanis Morissette Slams Ben Affleck During LA Concert for Once ‘Asking Why I Didn’t Lead With My Sexuality’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/alanis-morissette-slams-ben-affleck-during-la-concert-for-once-asking",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T21:54:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/alanis-morissette-slams-ben-affleck-sexuality-comments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During a concert in Inglewood, California, singer Alanis Morissette directed her remarks at fellow \"Dogma\" co-star Ben Affleck, recalling a past incident where he had inquired why she didn't openly discuss her sexuality. The incident, recounted through a video clip of the concert from Entertainment Weekly, showcased the singer's resilience amid years of criticism. She then proceeded to perform a memorable scene from their 1999 film \"Dogma,\" playing the role of God, who forgives her fallen angel character, Bartleby, played by Affleck. Morissette also shared that she faced harsh judgments about various aspects of her life, including her appearance, personal life, and opinions, and even had a run-in with Johnny Depp seeking a friendly connection amidst his recent resurgence in the public eye.",
  "summary": "The \"Ironic\" singer then played a scene from their movie \"Dogma\" where Affleck's head explodes The post Alanis Morissette Slams Ben Affleck During LA Concert for Once ‘Asking Why I Didn’t Lead With My Sexuality’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Alanis Morissette Slams Ben Affleck for ‘Asking Why I Didn’t Lead With My Sexuality,’ Then Plays Video at Concert of His Head Exploding",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/alanis-morissette-slams-ben-affleck-for-asking-why-i-didnt-lead-with",
        "published": "2026-11-12T20:37:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}