US EditionBill Maher Attacks ‘Woke Hollywood’ After He Fails to Win Award Yet Again
Bill Maher called Hollywood the 'epicenter of woke stupid' after losing his first Golden Globe, criticizing cultural appropriation debates and feeling mocked by peers.
- On Monday, Bill Maher criticized what he called 'woke Hollywood' on his Club Random podcast, following his HBO special losing the Golden Globe to Ricky Gervais.
- After receiving his first Golden Globe nomination this year, Bill Maher said he keeps expectations low and views the nomination alone as a meaningful win in a taped Club Random episode with Joel Edgerton.
- Noting his awards record, Maher pointed to his 41 Primetime Emmy nominations and said `I speak freely, and this woke town fucking hates that`, questioning Elvis and cultural appropriation.
- Cameras panned to Maher at the Golden Globes ceremony as Wanda Sykes made remarks; Maher referenced his 2014 win for Vice amid the critique.
- Framing broader debate, Maher argued cultural appropriation debates shifted from what was once called 'culturally sharing' and said that 'this woke town' resents those who 'speak freely', which he linked to Golden Globe voting and perceptions of 'wokeness' this year.
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