Ricky Gervais reacted to Sunday evening’s (September 14) Emmy Awards by reminding individuals of a speech he made whereas internet hosting the 2020 Golden Globes, blasting Hollywood stars for utilizing the ceremony to make political statements.
“For those who do win an award tonight, don’t use it as a platform to make a political speech. You’re in no place to lecture the general public about something,” Gervais wrote in 2020. “You realize nothing about the actual world. Most of you spent much less time in class than Greta Thunberg.”
Then after Sunday evening’s Emmys, Gervais reposted that tweet from 5 years in the past, including a 4 phrase remark.
“They’re nonetheless not listening,” Gervais wrote alongside the quote, seemingly referencing the political statements made throughout Sunday’s Emmys.
They’re nonetheless not listening 😂 pic.twitter.com/jd2AUxANet
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) September 15, 2025
After profitable her first Emmy for Excellent Supporting Actress in a Comedy Collection, Hacks star Hannah Einbinder ended her speech by shouting out the Philadelphia Eagles and making the primary main political assertion of the evening.
“Go Birds, f*** ICE and free Palestine,” she acknowledged.
Related statements had been made on the purple carpet earlier within the night, with fellow Hacks star Megan Stalter carrying a purse with the phrases “CEASE FIRE!” printed throughout it. Ruth Negga, Chris Perfetti, and Aimee Lou Wooden additionally wore purple cease-fire pins, and Javier Bardem wore a kaffiyeh round his neck and stated “Free Palestine.”
“What’s the purpose of being at these massive occasions if you happen to’re not going to make use of your privilege?” Stalter instructed Selection earlier than the ceremony.
Tv Academy chairman Cris Abrego additionally famous in his speech about Congress voting to defund the Company for Public Broadcasting, placing the likes of PBS and NPR in jeopardy.
“In lots of small cities, these stations weren’t only a cultural lifeline; they had been the one Emergency Alert System households may rely on. However on the finish of this yr, CPB will shut its doorways as a result of Congress has voted to defund it,” Abrego stated, per Deadline. The viewers booed.
Moreover, I supplemented with the precise clip, Ricky.
God Bless You! https://t.co/H3vTr48fW0 pic.twitter.com/nLrJfZAQnA
— Rags (@rags_56) September 15, 2025
Stephen Colbert, who obtained large applause for his Emmy win for The Late Present, spoke about CBS canceling the long-running late-night present, which is able to come to an finish in Might 2026.
“I need to thank CBS for giving us the privilege to be a part of the late-night custom, which I hope continues lengthy after we’re not doing the present,” he stated earlier than thanking his spouse and kids.
The closest he got here to a political assertion is when he acknowledged, “Generally you solely actually know the way a lot you’re keen on one thing while you get a way that you simply is likely to be shedding it. In September of 2025, my buddies, I’ve by no means beloved my nation extra desperately. God bless America. Keep sturdy, be courageous and if the elevator tries to carry you down, go loopy and punch the next flooring!”
Maybe surprisingly, there have been no mentions of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot final Wednesday (September 10) whereas giving a speech at Utah Valley College in Orem, Utah.
Followers on social media reacted to Gervais’ feedback, with some agreeing with The Workplace star and co-creator, and others calling him out for hypocrisy.
“Nonetheless my favourite rant of all time,” stated one X consumer in response to Gervais’ put up.
“Mr. Gervais, you might be one of many few individuals with frequent sense and readability within the leisure biz,” added one other.
“Must be quoted earlier than each movie star award ceremony. Maybe at some point they’ll be taught,” wrote one commenter.
One other added, “Ages like a positive wine.”
“By no means have extra true phrases been spoken,” stated one fan.
Nevertheless, one other stated, “Or they only don’t give a s*** about your opinion 🤷🏻♂️.”
“Sorry, lecturing individuals is lecturing individuals. Saying do or don’t is lecturing. Perhaps discover one other strategy to make your level!” one other added.
“The cowardice and irrelevance of Gervais grows each single day,” added one commenter.
One other added, “You don’t must know “about the actual world” to name out genocide. What’s the choice? Additionally, don’t mistake your personal ignorance & apathy as common or admirable.”