Golden Globes 2026: Wanda Sykes roasts fellow comedian Bill Maher, Ricky Gervais

One of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 Golden Globes was of Wanda Sykes roasting fellow comedians.

Sykes took to stage to present the award for Stand-Up Comedy on Television, when she turned her slot into fearless roast for the nominees.

The 61-year-old comic and actor said, "Shout out to the Golden Globes for having me, because you know there’s some people p***** off that a queer Black woman is up here doing the job of two mediocre white guys."

She went on to call out the nominees by names, saying, "Bill Maher, you give us so much. But I would love a little less. Try less. Brett Goldstein, you're handsome. You've got that great supervillain voice. You're charming. You would've made a great Menendez brother."

Sykes added, "Kevin, you know I love you. And the thing is, Kevin is the richest guy in this category. And yet, I know he wants it the most."

"Kumail, I love that you prove male comedians can be funny without being chubby. Kumail is jacked!" she added referring to nominee Kumail Nanjiani.

Concluding with Ricky Gervais, who wasn't at the ceremony, Wanda Sykes said, "I love you for not being here."

"If you win, I get to accept the award on your behalf, and you’re gonna thank God, and the trans community," she noted.