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Wanda Sykes Uses Ricky Gervais’s Absence to Thank the Trans Community

At the Golden Globes, Wanda Sykes humorously acknowledged Ricky Gervais's absence while presenting the award for Best Stand-up Comedy Performance. She used the moment to thank both God and the trans community, referencing Gervais's history of making anti-trans jokes, which elicited laughter from the audience.

Wanda Sykes Uses Ricky Gervais’s Absence to Thank the Trans Community

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Key Highlights

  • Wanda Sykes presented the award for Best Stand-up Comedy Performance at the Golden Globes.
  • Ricky Gervais won the award for his special 'Mortality' but did not attend the ceremony.
  • Sykes humorously thanked God and the trans community during her acceptance speech.
  • Gervais has faced criticism for his transphobic jokes in previous specials.
  • The audience reacted positively to Sykes's comments, laughing heartily.
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Sources

  1. Wanda Sykes Trolls Ricky Gervais for Anti-Trans Jokes by Accepting His Golden Globe and ‘Thanking God and the Trans Community’
  2. Wanda Sykes Uses Ricky Gervais’s Absence to Thank the Trans Community

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