Coverage dated January 11, 2026

Wanda Sykes targets fellow stands ups in Golden Globes jokes

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Ricky Gervais, Bill Maher and Kevin Hart were among the comedians called out by Wanda Sykes at the Golden Globes.

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Variety
Wanda Sykes Trolls Ricky Gervais for Anti-Trans Jokes by Accepting His Golden Globe and ‘Thanking God and the Trans Community’ (opens Variety)
Published Jan 11, 2026
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Wanda Sykes trolled Ricky Gervais while accepting the Golden Globe for stand-up special on his behalf.
Newsweek
Wanda Sykes targets fellow stands ups in Golden Globes jokes (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 11, 2026
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Ricky Gervais, Bill Maher and Kevin Hart were among the comedians called out by Wanda Sykes at the Golden Globes.
The Daily Caller
Wanda Sykes Accepts Ricky Gervais’ Golden Globe Award, Thanks Trans Community (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jan 11, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
Wanda Sykes accepted Ricky Gervais’ Golden Globe award on his behalf Sunday, and seized the opportunity to thank a few people he likely wouldn’t have.
Advocate
Ricky Gervais wins Golden Globe; Wanda Sykes thanks trans people on his behalf (opens Advocate)
Published Jan 11, 2026
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Before opening the envelope, the Black queer comedian promised to thank the trans community for the absent transphobe if he won his category — and she made good on her word.
The Hollywood Reporter
Wanda Sykes Thanks “God and the Trans Community” on Ricky Gervais’ Behalf After His Golden Globes Win (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Jan 11, 2026
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Wanda Sykes thanks 'God and the trans community' on Ricky Gervais' behalf after he won the Golden Globe for best performance in stand-up comedy.
Fox News
Wanda Sykes accepts Golden Globe on behalf of Ricky Gervais, thanks 'God and the trans community' (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 11, 2026
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Wanda Sykes accepted a Golden Globes award for Ricky Gervais in stand-up comedy category, thanking God and trans community on his behalf during Sunday ceremony.