Stephen A. Smith is known for dishing out brutal takes on athletes, coaches, and front offices, but this time, the tables were turned in hilarious fashion, by none other than his daughter, Samantha A. Smith. On the latest episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, Samantha closed the program with a sign-off that instantly went viral, roasting her dad’s famously receding hairline and leaving the ESPN personality speechless.
As the show wound down, Samantha thanked viewers for tuning in, but she couldn’t resist sneaking in a jab. Grabbing her father’s head, she quipped:
“This is it for this edition of the Stephen A Smith show with Samantha A Smith and Stephen A Smith. Thank you guys so much for tuning in. Yes, his forehead still has space left you guys. There will always be space. No, he cannot afford a hair transplant. Keep watching so he can afford it.”
Roasted…by my own daughter…on MY own show…smh pic.twitter.com/VFnChcB1ua
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) August 19, 2025
Fans immediately flooded social media with reactions, praising Samantha’s natural wit and charisma. Stephen A., usually unshakable in debates, could only bury his head in his hands while Samantha grinned ear to ear.
The interaction showcased not just humor but the warm bond between father and daughter.
While her father dominates ESPN’s airwaves, Samantha is carving out her own lane in entertainment.
An actress and voice-over artist, she has appeared in shows on Disney+ and other streaming platforms, with credits including The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Saturdays, and Wrong Place, Wrong Time. She even did her first voice-over commercial at just nine years old.
Samantha has also built a growing social media following, where she blends humor, lifestyle content, and behind-the-scenes looks at her budding career. Stephen A. has publicly supported her acting journey, even walking red carpets with her, most notably at the premiere of The Best Man: The Final Chapters in Hollywood in 2022.
For all the laughs, the roast adds to Stephen A.’s growing list of offseason headlines. Just weeks ago, he entertained the idea of running for president during an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, though he later clarified he has “no intentions of being a politician.”
Between his renewed ESPN contract, guest appearances on shows like General Hospital and Law & Order, and his growing media empire, Smith is busier than ever.
But if Tuesday’s episode proved anything, it’s that even a man known for his sharp tongue can get humbled at home.
In a world where Stephen A.’s persona is often fiery and confrontational, this wholesome father-daughter exchange reminded fans of his human side. While Samantha poked fun at her dad’s hairline, viewers were left laughing and wanting more of their dynamic.
For once, Stephen A. Smith wasn’t the loudest voice in the room and fans absolutely loved it.
