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

Wanda Sykes claims Bill Maher confronted her over a Golden Globes joke, calling the exchange a clear joke.

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The brief

Comedian Wanda Sykes told media that Bill Maher approached her after the Golden Globes to question a joke she made about the awards show, describing his reaction as a joke. Coverage from Yahoo, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, Decider, AV Club, Deadline, People.com, TheWrap, The Daily Beast and other outlets highlighted Sykes’ remarks, noting her earlier decision to decline the Kevin Hart roast and her criticism of jokes she deemed racist, gay or sexist.

Future reporting may track any follow‑up statements from Maher or Sykes and note any impact on upcoming award‑show commentary, as indicated by the range of outlets covering the story.

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Quick answers

What did Wanda Sykes say about Bill Maher’s confrontation?

She said Bill Maher confronted her about a Golden Globes joke and that the encounter was clearly a joke.

Which outlets reported the story?

Yahoo, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, Decider, AV Club, Deadline, People.com, TheWrap, The Daily Beast and other sources.

What was Wanda Sykes’ stance on the Kevin Hart roast?

She turned down the Kevin Hart roast and criticized what she called racist, gay and sexist jokes in the material.

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Wanda Sykes Bill Maher Golden Globes Kevin Hart roast entertainment

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