Alanis Morissette calls out Ben Affleck on stage

During her "Butterfly With a Machete" residency in Los Angeles, Alanis Morissette reflected on the "harsh judgments" she endured throughout her career, particularly in the 1990s. She specifically called out actor Ben Affleck for a "shady remark" he made about her sexuality, playfully thanking him onstage. A scene from their 1999 film "Dogma" played behind her, humorously depicting Affleck's head exploding.

Morissette elaborated on the intense scrutiny she faced after the 1995 release of "Jagged Little Pill." Criticism targeted her songs, appearance, and personal choices. She also shared a story about reaching out to Johnny Depp for friendship and receiving a dismissive response.

She described the "sisterhood" she desperately needed in the 1990s as nonexistent, characterizing female artists of the era as "competitive and vicious." Morissette named Joni Mitchell, Sinead O'Connor, Tori Amos, and Courtney Love as artists who "were ripping me apart publicly." Conversely, she acknowledged support from "outspoken brothers" like Elliot Smith and Tupac.

Morissette also touched upon her complex feelings regarding a 2021 documentary about her life, "Jagged," which she later criticized. She explained that she had withheld personal details to protect loved ones and herself, citing shame around past victimization and her eventual realization about statutory rape when she was 15.