There have been rumors that Meghan Markle was snubbed from the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards. Even if she were invited to present, there are concerns that she might decline the invitation. It is reported that she fears being the target of mockery by some of the comedians at the awards. One comedian, Ricky Gervais, is nominated for an award and might seize the opportunity to make jokes about Harry and Meghan. Known for his brutally honest nature and sometimes controversial humor, Ricky Gervais has a large fan base worldwide.
While Gervais has never been offered a knighthood by the royal family, he took to Twitter in December 2018 to clarify that he has never been offered one and wouldn't want it either. In his tweet, he humorously expressed his humble background as the son of an immigrant laborer and his success as an internationally renowned comedian. On another occasion, during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Gervais made a cheeky remark about having members of the royal family in the audience at one of his comedy shows, joking about the increased security presence.
In 2020, Gervais used his platform at the Golden Globes to call out the Hollywood elite for their connections to Jeffrey Epstein. During his seven-minute monologue, he poked fun at Leonardo DiCaprio's dating preferences and made a gag about Prince Andrew's sexual allegations. Gervais also took aim at Netflix, joking about the shift in audience preferences from traditional cinema to streaming platforms.
It is worth noting that Gervais' humor often pushes boundaries and has occasionally landed him in hot water. However, he remains unapologetic and continues to deliver his signature style of comedy. His bold and provocative approach has garnered both praise and criticism throughout his career.
