Wanda Sykes accepted a Golden Globe award on behalf of Ricky Gervais, who was not present. In her acceptance speech, Sykes thanked "God and the trans community" on Gervais' behalf, a move that some outlets have interpreted as a trolling response to Gervais' past anti-trans jokes. The gesture has been reported by multiple outlets, with some providing context suggesting it may have been a commentary on Gervais' previous remarks.