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UPI
a day ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Ricky Gervais gets star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
May 31 (UPI) -- Actor, comedian, filmmaker and legendary Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "Lovely day. Got a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, had lunch with some of my oldest friends, and just washed my shorts in the shower," Gervais posted Friday on X after the event, along with a photo of the aforementioned apparel drying in the sun on a hotel terrace. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and writer-director-actor Christopher Guest were on hand at the dedication ceremony and paid tribute to the star and creator of The Office, Extras, Derek and After Life. "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome comedian Ricky Gervais to the Hollywood Walk of Fame," Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer, said in a press release. "Finally, a star that will give snarky commentary every time someone walks by... I always knew we needed a comedian's touch on our famed sidewalk!" Gervais is scheduled to perform at the famed Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ricky Gervais Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Calls His Success ‘A Cocktail Of Luck'
Ricky Gervais, the creator and star of iconic shows like The Office, Extras, Derek, and After Life, has finally received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! And true to form, his acceptance speech had everyone in splits. Check out the video for all the fun moments. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ricky Gervais Honored with Walk of Fame Star, Sparks Controversy with Sarcastic Speech
Comedian Ricky Gervais was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. The 63-year-old British star of The Office posed proudly at the Los Angeles landmark. He was dressed casually in a black T-shirt, jeans, and sunglasses. During his acceptance speech, Gervais expressed surprise at receiving the honour and joked about being among the many famous names on the boulevard. However, his remarks took a controversial turn when he referenced stars like Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, and Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle — all of whom have faced serious allegations in the past. 'Thank you so much for this honour. It's a genuine thrill to be part of such an exclusive club,' Gervais said, as reported by Variety. 'And just looking around earlier at all the other stars, absolute icons, you know? Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Fatty Arbuckle.' While only Cosby was convicted, and later had the conviction overturned, all three figures have been embroiled in legal controversies. Gervais's comments sparked concern over his decision to highlight these particular names during the celebratory moment. Known for his sharp humour and no-holds-barred style, Gervais opened his speech with typical sarcasm: 'Wow, this is a huge surprise. I never thought I'd win this today.' He added, jokingly, that he didn't dress up because he no longer had a suit that fit. Gervais also acknowledged his comedic style, saying his job is 'not being very good at taking things too seriously,' even as he attempted to strike a more serious tone. This isn't the first time Gervais has stirred controversy. His 2020 Golden Globes monologue was widely discussed for taking aim at Hollywood elites, 'woke' celebrities, and figures like Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew. Despite criticism, Gervais remained unapologetic. Following the Golden Globes backlash, he thanked fans for their support, stating, 'Makes jokes, not war.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ricky Gervais risks cancellation over eyebrow-raising Walk of Fame award speech
Comedian, Ricky Gervais, has been awarded a coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame Award in Los Angeles, but risked getting cancelled when he made a speech accepting the honour Ricky Gervais risked getting cancelled on Friday when he accepted a prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame award. The outspoken comedian, 63, was bestowed the honour for his services to the entertainment world and posed proudly for snaps with his very own star on Hollywood Boulevard at the iconic landmark in Los Angeles. Dressed casually, sporting a black T-shirt, jeans, trainers and sunglasses, The Office star admitted he was "surprised" to be part of the Walk of Fame, which boasts a number of huge A-listers from the past and present. However, risking the honour with a follow-up statement, Ricky made a joke about being grateful to join some of the legends memorialised on the boulevard as he referenced Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby and Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle — all of whom have faced accusations of sexual assault. "Thank you so much for this honour. It's a genuine thrill to be part of such an exclusive club," Ricky said, reports Variety. He continued: "And just looking around earlier at all the other stars, absolute icons, you know? Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Fatty Arbuckle." All three men went to trial for their alleged crimes, but only The Cosby Show star, Cosby, was convicted for sexual assault – but later had the conviction overturned – while Jackson was acquitted over molestation allegations and Arbuckle was acquitted of rape and manslaughter. Ricky, who left the Golden Globes audience skewered in 2020 when he made 'woke' jokes about Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein and Prince Andrew, began his speech, saying: "Wow, this is a huge surprise. I never thought I'd win this today." Unfolding a piece of paper, he went on: "I haven't even prepared a speech or anything. I should firstly apologize for how I'm dressed. This isn't me trying to be cool or disrespectful to the establishment. This is me not having a suit that fits anymore." He later joked about how his job is to be "not very good at taking things too seriously" and delivered his controversial comments about the company he was keeping on the Walk of Fame despite saying he was "going to try and be serious". Ricky is no stranger to a raised eyebrow with his speeches and left the Golden Globes audience in 2020 open-mouthed with his controversial delivery. Hosting the ceremony for the fifth time, the comedian went off on an eight-minute monologue criticising various aspects of Hollywood, bringing in issues of racism, the Epstein scandal and finishing the speech with a jab at every 'woke' celebrity that tries to lecture the world as they're receiving the awards. Ricky was slammed by many celebrities the morning after the awards, with several accusing the After Life star of being 'cruel' and 'unkind' as he poked fun at the toast of Tinseltown. However, responding to criticism on Twitter, now X, the comic said: "Thank you for all your amazing comments about my Golden Globes monologue. Best reaction ever, that means a lot to me. "I had a blast but thank f*** it's over so I can get back to my real job of editing #AfterLife2 and touring #SuperNature. Makes jokes not war."
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ricky Gervais gives hilarious risque speech as he receives star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Ricky Gervais received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday and while accepting the honor, he risked getting canceled with an edgy speech. The 63-year-old comedian stirred up controversy again as he joked about sexual assault accusations, and said he was grateful to join stars including Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, and Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle. He said: 'Thank you so much for this honor. It's a genuine thrill to be part of such an exclusive club. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO 'And just looking around earlier at all the other stars, absolute icons, you know?' Jackson, Cosby, and Arbuckle all went to trial for their alleged crimes but only Cosby was convicted, as Jackson and Arbuckle were acquitted. He began: 'Wow, this is a huge surprise. I never thought I'd win this today.' As he unfolded a piece of paper, he added: 'I haven't even prepared a speech or anything. 'I should firstly apologize for how I'm dressed. This isn't me trying to be cool or disrespectful to the establishment. This is me not having a suit that fits anymore,' he joked in his speech. He later joked about how his job is to be 'not very good at taking things too seriously' and delivered his controversial punchline at a moment when he said he was 'going to try and be serious.' Gervais is no stranger to making controversial, profanity-laden jokes and often faces backlash for his 'offensive' comedy. The actor, who was behind British TV sitcoms like The Office and Extras, previously stirred controversy when he hosted the Golden Globe Awards from 2010 through 2012, then again in 2016 and 2020. Career: He later joked about how his job is to be 'not very good at taking things too seriously' Although he did not return for this year's ceremony, he did share some of the shocking jokes he would have told if the 82nd Golden Globes was hosted by him instead of fellow comedian Nikki Glaser. For her first time Golden Globes hosting gig, Glaser even made a joke about Gervais during her monologue when she said she was 'not gonna go so hard that anyone's gonna be offended.' Meanwhile, Gervais had shared a video of some of his jokes ahead of the award ceremony as he said, 'It's been a pretty good year for material.' He roasted Sean 'Diddy' Combs, joked about Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest and also showed off more of his caustic wit as he wisecracked about Hollywood's 'pedo ring' and The Vatican. His hosting gigs have always drawn mixed reactions as some of his wildest Golden Globe jokes included roasting Leonardo DiCaprio for the age gap between him and the women he dates as well as offending Caitlyn Jenner by using her deadname. He also joked about Bird Box and working for Harvey Weinstein as well as the litany of celebrities who have undergone plastic surgery transformations.
