Stephen A. Smith is rarely at a loss for words or wisecracks.
As one of ESPN’s most animated and outspoken personalities, he’s long been known for throwing verbal jabs at athletes, coaches, and even his own colleagues. But in a recent episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, the joke was squarely—and hilariously—on him.
On Tuesday (Aug. 19), Smith invited his daughter, Samantha A. Smith, back on his popular YouTube program. At the close of the episode, around the 28:12 mark, Samantha signed off in style, not missing the chance to poke fun at a certain family trait fans have noticed for years.
Sports television personality Stephen A. Smith is seen on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at the Mandalay Bay Convention Centeron February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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“This is it for this edition of The Stephen A. Smith Show with Samantha A. Smith and Stephen A. Smith,” she said. “Thank you guys for tuning in.”
Then came the punchline: “Yes, his forehead still has space,” she quipped. “You guys, there will always be space. No, he cannot afford a hair transplant — so keep watching so he can afford it.”
The lighthearted roast instantly went viral, offering a rare moment of vulnerability—and self-deprecating humor—for Smith, who has increasingly brought his family into his programming.
Stephen A. Smith attends 2024 PrizePicks World Championship at Pullman Yards on November 17, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Both Samantha and Smith’s nephew, Josh, have drawn social media buzz after appearances on the show, offering fans a glimpse into the Queens native’s life beyond the camera.
The timing is especially amusing as Smith has also been teasing a potential shift into politics. “Life is good, man. I leave the door open,” Smith said recently about possibly running for President.
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith reports before Game Three of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on June 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.
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“I can’t imagine myself doing it, but I haven’t ruled it out, because I’m disgusted with what I’m seeing on the left.” He added, “They better get their act together. The party is in disarray. New leadership.”
While the pundit weighs political aspirations, one thing is certain—at home, Stephen A. is still subject to the sharpest commentary of all.
See Stephen A. Smith get roasted by his daughter below.