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Golden Globes: Megyn Kelly Slams Ruffalo, Sykes’ Humor

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

At the 2026 Golden Globes, Megyn Kelly criticized Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes for their political statements, calling Ruffalo 'the worst' and dismissing Sykes' humor as 'pathetic'.
Wanda Sykes, presenting an award, roasted nominees including Bill Maher, who expressed skepticism about winning due to Hollywood's 'woke' culture.
Ricky Gervais won the award Maher was nominated for, and Sykes acknowledged Gervais' past transphobia during her presentation.

History

Historical Context

The Hollywood Blacklist began in 1947 when the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) targeted artists for alleged communist ties, leading to over 300 professionals being blacklisted. This period of repression stifled artistic expression and created lasting tensions in Hollywood, as seen today in Megyn Kelly's criticism of Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes, highlighting ongoing debates about political expression in the entertainment industry.

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Story summary

At the 2026 Golden Globes, Megyn Kelly criticized Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes for their political statements, calling Ruffalo 'the worst' and dismissing Sykes' humor as 'pathetic'.
Wanda Sykes, presenting an award, roasted nominees including Bill Maher, who expressed skepticism about winning due to Hollywood's 'woke' culture.
Ricky Gervais won the award Maher was nominated for, and Sykes acknowledged Gervais' past transphobia during her presentation.

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