Wanda Sykes Says Bill Maher Confronted Her About Golden Globes Diss: ‘It Was Clearly a Joke’

Wanda Sykes stated that Bill Maher confronted her following her joke about him at the Golden Globe Awards in January. While presenting the award for best performance in stand-up comedy, Sykes quipped that some individuals were upset a "queer Black woman" was performing the role previously held by "two mediocre white guys." Sykes clarified that her comment was intended as a joke and not a personal attack. She indicated that Maher approached her after the ceremony to discuss her remarks. The comedian emphasized that her intention was humor and that the context of a comedy show should be considered when interpreting such statements. Sykes did not provide further details on the specifics of Maher's reaction or the subsequent conversation.