Ricky Gervais has opened up about casting Mackenzie Crook in The Office, revealing he didn’t look anything like how he originally envisioned the character of Gareth. Acclaimed sitcom The Office aired ...

Ricky Gervais thanked the transgender community for his Golden Globe — at least, presenter Wanda Sykes did on his behalf. At the Hollywood awards ceremony Sunday, Sykes presented in the category of ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wanda Sykes at the Golden Globes. Photo: Rick Poke/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty Images Gervais has made transphobic jokes in specials and transphobic comments online. “We need to protect the rights ...

Comedian Ricky Gervais has never shied away from sharing his opinions, even when they land him in hot water. That tension resurfaced at the 2026 Golden Globes, when Wanda Sykes accepted a stand-up ...