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Wanda Sykes Honors Trans Community at Golden Globes
12 Jan
Summary
- Wanda Sykes presented an award at the Golden Globes.
- She accepted the award on behalf of the absent Ricky Gervais.
- Sykes thanked the trans community while accepting the award.
During the Golden Globe awards ceremony on Sunday, comedian Wanda Sykes took the stage to present an award. Sykes had playfully declared that if Ricky Gervais won his nominated category, she would accept the award on his behalf and offer specific thanks.
As it turned out, Gervais was indeed the winner of the Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television award. Sykes, appearing both surprised and amused, stepped up to the podium to accept the trophy, fulfilling her earlier comedic promise to the absent comedian.
In a memorable moment, Sykes announced that Gervais would like to thank "God and the trans community." This unexpected acknowledgment added a unique and poignant touch to the award presentation, highlighting Sykes' commitment to her promise.
