That “Ricky Gervais: Mortality” won for best comedy sends a message about the lack of respect given to stand-up. By Jason Zinoman Awards are silly, harmless fun — unless someone gives one to me. Then ...

Wanda Sykes has a bone to pick with Ricky Gervais. The Emmy-nominated comedian and outspoken LGBTQ activist took aim at Gervais during the 2026 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11. Sykes, 61, ...

Wanda Sykes showed off her comedic chops at the 83rd Golden Globes, and took some jabs at Ricky Gervais and Bill Maher in the process. Sykes took the stage at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday night to ...

Ricky Gervais wasn’t at the Golden Globes, where he won the award for best comedy special, so presenter Wanda Sykes took the opportunity to thank “God and the trans community” while accepting the ...

Gervais, who has faced backlash for his jokes about the transgender community, won the award for best performance in stand-up comedy on TV. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor But that also meant Sykes ...

Presenter Wanda Sykes roasted every Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television nominee at the Golden Globes. Sykes promised to dedicate Ricky Gervais' victory to the trans community if he won. Gervais' past ...

If you can count on one thing it’s that Wanda Sykes will commit to a good bit. While presenting the Golden Globes for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television, Sykes warned that if the absent ...

Wanda Sykes at the Golden Globes. Photo: Rick Poke/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty Images Gervais has made transphobic jokes in specials and transphobic comments online. “We need to protect the rights ...

Moises Mendez II is an associate editor at Out Magazine based in Brooklyn, New York. He covers internet culture and entertainment, including television, movies, music, and more. Before joining Out, he ...

Ricky Gervais and his girlfriend, Jane Fallon, have been in a committed relationship since 1982. The comedian and the author met while attending college together. As Gervais rose to fame with his ...