Wanda Sykes Salutes the Trans Community as She Accepts Gervais’ Globes Win
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At the 2026 Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais won best performance in stand-up on TV for Mortality and was absent to accept; Wanda Sykes accepted on his behalf, joking that he would thank God and the trans community. Sykes also teased other nominees, while Gervais has faced ongoing backlash for jokes about transgender people, which he has defended. The ceremony took place at the Beverly Hilton and recognized the night’s winners and moments.
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