Jasser Akle
Ricky Gervais stirred a buzz at the Golden Globes, generating a mix of discomfort and amusement with his Epstein List joke.
An old clip from Ricky Gervais’ 2020 Golden Globes monologue resurfaces amid the release of court documents identifying associates of Jeffrey Epstein.
Watch Ricky Gervais make Hollywood elites nervously laugh
The comedian, known for his provocative humor, injected an unexpected moment into the awards ceremony, prompting discussions about the role of comedy in such high-profile events.
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Hollywood elites nervous laughter after Gervais’ Epstein-related jokes
The incident raised questions about the line between entertainment and potential discomfort, overshadowing momentarily the celebration of cinematic achievements at the Oscars.
Hollywood celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Cate Blanchett, and Kevin Spacey were among the high-profile names mentioned in the disclosed court papers.
Reactions to Ricky Gervais’ monologue
Sharing a part of Ricky Gervais’ monologue about Hollywood celebs friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, an X user wrote, “Remember Hollywood elites’ nervous laughter when Ricky Gervais joked about the Epstein list? Now we all know why. This is glorious.”
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