Ricky Gervais Won the Comedy Award. Wanda Sykes Got the Last Laugh. - The New York Times
Google News • 1/12/2026 • Last cited 1/14/2026
Summary
Ricky Gervais won the Comedy Award at the 2026 Golden Globes, while Wanda Sykes made headlines for her humorous remarks about him and Bill Maher during the event, as reported by The New York Times. Sykes also expressed gratitude to "God and the Trans Community" on Gervais' behalf following his win, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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