Ricky Gervais has never been one to hold back, and when it comes to woke Hollywood, he’s made it his personal mission to call out the hypocrisy, virtue signaling, and ridiculous political correctness that dominates the entertainment industry. Whether at award shows, during stand-up specials, or in interviews, Gervais has consistently taken on some of the most self-righteous celebrities, leaving them speechless while the rest of us laugh hysterically.

Here are five unforgettable moments when Ricky Gervais absolutely obliterated woke celebrities and exposed Hollywood’s double standards.

1. The Golden Globes Speech That Shook Hollywood

At the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, Ricky Gervais delivered an opening monologue that was so brutal, so scathing, and so painfully true that it left Hollywood elites squirming in their seats.

“If you do win an award tonight, don’t use it as a platform to make a political speech. You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything. You know nothing about the real world. Most of you spent less time in school than Greta Thunberg.”

The audience, packed with celebrities who love to use award shows as their personal soapbox, had no choice but to sit there and take it. Tom Hanks’ shocked expression went viral as Gervais tore into the industry’s self-importance. The message was clear: stop lecturing the public while living in multimillion-dollar mansions and working for companies that exploit labor.

2. Hollywood’s Hypocrisy on Display

Gervais didn’t just take shots at celebrities; he also called out the industry itself, including the film executives and directors who claim to be woke while profiting off shady business practices.

“You say you’re woke, but the companies you work for—unbelievable. Apple, Amazon, Disney… If ISIS started a streaming service, you’d call your agent, wouldn’t you?”

This line alone sent waves of discomfort through the room. Hollywood stars love to preach about social justice but rarely walk the talk. Gervais’ brutal honesty exposed how many of them are only woke when it’s convenient and financially beneficial.

3. Calling Out Caitlyn Jenner & The Absurdity of Deadnaming

During one of his stand-up specials, Gervais tackled the controversy surrounding Caitlyn Jenner, particularly the woke outrage over “deadnaming.” He pointed out the absurdity of being expected to erase an entire person’s past identity:

“I saw him on the Olympic Games… He was all over the place, and now I can’t say that? I’ve learned my lesson—I would never deadname Caitlyn Jenner. Just like that, I’m Bobo now.”

The joke brilliantly exposed the double standards of woke culture, where some people are allowed to rewrite their entire personal history while others are condemned for even acknowledging reality.

4. Virtue-Signaling Celebrities Who Think They’re Political Experts

Gervais has always found it ridiculous when Hollywood actors and influencers pretend to be experts in politics, science, and world affairs, simply because they’re famous. To poke fun at this phenomenon, he released a satirical video where he pretended to be an influencer urging people to vote:

“Hi guys, Ricky G here, wellness and beauty influencer. As a celebrity, I know all about stuff like science and politics, so trust me when I tell you who you should vote for. If you don’t vote the right way, that’s like a hate crime, and it makes me sad.”

The parody video mocked the self-importance of celebrities who think their opinions on world affairs should carry more weight just because they starred in a blockbuster film.

5. The Roast of Hollywood’s Fake Wokeness

Perhaps one of Gervais’ most brilliant takedowns was his commentary on Hollywood’s obsession with being politically correct while still engaging in exploitative behavior. He particularly went after entertainment journalists and their hypocrisy:

“Many talented people of color were snubbed in major categories. Unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do about that—the Hollywood Foreign Press is all very, very racist.”

By sarcastically agreeing with Hollywood’s own narrative, Gervais exposed the industry’s constant virtue-signaling while doing little to actually change anything.

Why Ricky Gervais Is Winning Against Woke Culture

Ricky Gervais’ ability to call out the ridiculousness of Hollywood elites makes him one of the few comedians who still dares to speak the truth. He doesn’t care about being politically correct, he doesn’t bow to the mob, and he isn’t afraid of offending people.

While many celebrities carefully craft their public images to avoid backlash, Gervais refuses to play that game. His unfiltered comedy serves as a wake-up call to an industry that has become obsessed with pushing a narrative rather than entertaining people.

His message is simple: if you’re going to preach about justice, fairness, and morality, then actually live by those values. Otherwise, just shut up and act.

What do you think of Ricky Gervais’ brutal takedowns of woke Hollywood? Do you think more comedians should follow his lead? Let us know in the comments!