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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Inga Parkel

Wanda Sykes thanks God and the trans community while accepting Golden Globe on Ricky Gervais’ behalf

Wanda Sykes made sure to acknowledge God and the transgender community while accepting the Golden Globe on behalf of controversial comedian and self-described atheist Ricky Gervais.

During Sunday’s ceremony, Sykes, 61, presented the award for best stand-up comedy on television. Gervais had been nominated for his latest special Mortality; other nominees included Bill Maher, Brett Goldstein, Kevin Hart, Kumail Nanjiani and Sarah Silverman.

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