Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly delivered a scathing, nearly eight-minute critique of the recent Golden Globes ceremony, despite her admission of not having watched the event. Her commentary, aired on her digital talk show, targeted several aspects of the evening, including a comedian's on-stage remarks and the recipient of the new podcast award. Kelly's strong opinions have ignited debate regarding the intersection of entertainment, social commentary, and media criticism, particularly concerning issues of representation and journalistic integrity.
Kelly's initial point of contention revolved around pins worn by attendees, which she dismissed as "nonsense." She specifically mentioned actor Mark Ruffalo's "Be Good" pin, noting it was a tribute to Renee Good, a mother tragically killed by an ICE agent. This set the tone for her broader criticisms of the event's perceived political messaging.
Her focus then shifted to Wanda Sykes, who presented the Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television award. Sykes' joke about being a "queer Black woman" doing "the job of two mediocre white guys" drew Kelly's ire. Kelly labeled Sykes "pathetic" and "disrespectful," particularly when Sykes accepted the award on behalf of Ricky Gervais and dedicated it to "God and the trans community," a gesture Kelly viewed as provocative given Gervais' past controversial jokes. Kelly went as far as to suggest Sykes should be barred from future Golden Globes presentations.
The conservative personality also addressed the Golden Globes' newly introduced Best Podcast category. While she had made the eligibility shortlist, Kelly claimed she withdrew her podcast from consideration. She alleged that event organizers required a fee and demanded promotional tactics, including interviews with Golden Globes members, which she found unacceptable. Her colorful refusal to engage in such activities highlighted her disdain for what she perceived as a pay-to-play system.
Finally, Kelly turned her attention to Amy Poehler's "Good Hang" podcast, the eventual winner of the Best Podcast award. Kelly sarcastically remarked on Poehler's win, suggesting it was merely an award given to "one of their own." She criticized Poehler's podcast for an incident where Poehler mistakenly questioned guest Gwyneth Paltrow about a film Paltrow was not involved in, calling the show "embarrassing and disrespectful" and questioning the "insightful interviews" that supposedly led to its win.
This public denouncement of the Golden Globes is not an isolated incident for Kelly, who has recently voiced similar criticisms regarding CBS's editorial decisions. She specifically mocked CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil for crying during a promotional clip, questioning his professionalism and lamenting what she called the network's "BS news." These consistent critiques underscore Kelly's role as a sharp observer of media and entertainment, often challenging mainstream narratives with her conservative viewpoint.