In 2020, Ricky Gervais delivered a scathing monologue at the Golden Globes, foreshadowing Hollywood’s hypocrisy on several contentious issues. Let’s revisit four key moments that resonated with eerie accuracy in the years that followed.
Gervais, famed for his provocative comedy, criticized Hollywood’s cancel culture, citing Kevin Hart’s termination for previous statements. His honest critique exposes the industry’s moral superiority and the consequences of deviating from the prescribed script.
The comedian’s jab at Hollywood’s racial diversity obsession struck a chord, reflecting the industry’s disconnect from reality. Gervais mocked the performative gestures of inclusivity, foreseeing the industry’s tokenism in subsequent years.
Gervais predicted the demise of traditional media, mocking Netflix’s dominance and providing a dismal yet hilarious assessment on the condition of cinema and television. His joke about Jeffrey Epstein, which was originally considered as farfetched, became more relevant when new information about Hollywood’s dark underbelly surfaced.
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Source: Freedom Frontline