Wanda Sykes thanks God and trans community while accepting Golden Globe for Ricky Gervais

Independent.co reports that Wanda Sykes thanked God and the transgender community while accepting a Golden Globe on behalf of Ricky Gervais during Sunday’s ceremony.

Sykes, 61, presented the award for best stand-up comedy on television; Gervais had been nominated for his special Mortality alongside Bill Maher, Brett Goldstein, Kevin Hart, Kumail Nanjiani and Sarah Silverman. Giving a shout out to the Golden Globes for "having me," Sykes said: "Because you know there is some people pissed off that a queer, Black woman is doing the job of two mediocre white guys."

Before announcing Gervais as the winner, Sykes addressed the British comic, thanking him for "not being here." "No, I love you Ricky," she added, quipping, "but because if you win, I get to accept the award on your behalf, and you’re going to thank God and the trans community." The piece concluded with the words: "Gervais, 64, More to follow".

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Culture, Wanda Sykes, Ricky Gervais, Golden Globes, Mortality, Trans Community