British comedian Ricky Gervais won the Golden Globe in the comedy category (stand-up), but he did not attend the awards ceremony in person. This was reported by weekly entertainment.
At the ceremony, he won his first-ever Best Actor Award for Stand-Up Actor on Television; There has never been a nomination like this before at the Golden Globes. “But he wasn’t even there to accept this award,” the publication said.
The new category recognizes comedians’ outstanding work in the traditional stand-up format as well as comedy television specials. Candidates may also be selected to work for cable television or streaming services.
Gervais won the statuette for his stand-up special Ricky Gervais: Armageddon for Netflix. Actor Chris Rock, host Trevor Noah, comedians Sarah Silverman and Amy Schumer, and actress Wanda Sykes also competed for the award in this category.
The Golden Globe is given every year at the beginning of the year for achievements in films and TV series. The ceremony is held in Los Angeles. It is also customary to choose a new presenter for the event each year.
Gervais has been named presenter five times, more than any other film and television personality. But the comedian himself has repeatedly criticized the Golden Globes and, while hosting the ceremony for the fifth time, has vowed not to host the event again.
Previously AppearedRobert Downey Jr. He received a Golden Globe for this role.