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, ...

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 ...

Last night’s Golden Globes ceremony may have been suspiciously devoid of political commentary, but presenter Wanda Sykes made sure to shout out the trans community in one pointed, moving acceptance ...

Comedian Wanda Sykes thanked God and the trans community as she accepted an award on behalf of Ricky Gervais during the Golden Globes on Sunday. "Ricky Gervais, I love you, for not being here," Sykes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Comedian Wanda Sykes thanked God and the trans community as she accepted an award on behalf of Ricky Gervais during the Golden ...

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 ...