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Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais is an English comedian and actor known mostly for his outspoken, crude humor. Throughout his career his unfiltered jokes have offended a lot of people, the likes of which include a lot of prominent figures within the LGBT community.

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Arts & Entertainment

Ricky Gervais Goes All-In With Transphobia Again In 'SuperNature'

The comedian graphically mocks trans people in his new Netflix special.

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Transgender

Patricia Arquette Says Ricky Gervais's Trans 'Jokes' Aren't Funny

Golden Globes host Gervais recently stirred anti-trans sentiment on social media in a series of tweets he said were "jokes."
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Transgender

Golden Globes Host Ricky Gervais Goes on Transphobic Tweetstorm

Gervais, who has a past of anti-trans jokes, attempted to veil his tweets in satire but he stirred up the hateful masses just the same.

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Comedy

Ricky Gervais on Donald Trump, His Will and Religion

The off-color British comedian revealed he told Chris Rock he should have entered the Oscars stage earlier this year wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood, among other stories.

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Last Thoughts on Ricky Gervais

Good comedians like Amy Schumer and George Carlin make people laugh and provoke contemplation. Ricky Gervais is incapable of that, writes Transparent's Zackary Drucker.

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Caitlyn Jenner Wants Ricky Gervais Fired

Jenner, promoting season two of I Am Cait, covers no shortage of topics when speaking to reporters.

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Transgender

Ricky Gervais Goes Transphobic for Globes Laughs

The comedian launched the awards show on NBC with several insulting transgender-themed jokes within the first three minutes.

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Ricky Gervais Confirmed as Host Golden Globes Again

Outspoken comic actor Ricky Gervais will return as host of the Golden Globes ceremony, despite his controversial performance last year.

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Did Ricky Gervais Go Too Far?

Comic entertainer Ricky Gervais made a memorable Golden Globes host last night, but some feel he went too far with jokes about closeted actors and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's accepting bribes in exchange for nominations.