Jerrod Carmichael

The host of the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards didn't hold back against the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

I’m here, truly, because all of you — I look out into this room and I see a lot of talented people… And I think this industry deserves evenings like these.” “I took this job assuming that they hadn’t changed at all. “Where I’m from, we all live by a strict ‘take the money’ mentality,” Carmichael explained. “I bet Black informants for the FBI in the Sixties, their families were still proud of them. I’m here ‘cause I’m Black,” he began.

Jerrod Carmichael poked fun at being the host of the Golden Globes 2023 ceremony, after the awards show faced controversy. Learn about his candid opening ...

I look out into this room and I see a lot of talented people that I admire." (E!, NBC and Peacock are all part of the NBCUniversal family.) (Since then, the HFPA has increased diversity within their association.) "I heard they got six new Black members," he said. He continued, "And I'm, like, 'Or what? I'm un-fireable."

Comedian Jerrod Carmichael also jokingly revealed that he was offered $500000 to host the 2023 Golden Globe Awards.

[announced](https://people.com/movies/comedian-jerrod-carmichael-to-host-the-2023-golden-globe-awards/) as the emcee of the 2023 ceremony on Dec. [assaulted him in the summer of 2003](https://people.com/movies/brendan-fraser-philip-berk-sexual-assualt-allegations/), while at a luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel — an alleged incident Berk disputes. [The HFPA claims it has taken steps to address](https://people.com/movies/golden-globes-returning-to-nbc-january-2023-after-controversy/) the backlash. [the Golden Globes held a scaled-back](https://people.com/movies/golden-globes-what-to-know-about-the-2022-awards-that-wont-be-aired-on-tv/) ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. "His comedic talents have entertained and thrilled audiences while providing thought-provoking moments that are so important in the times we live." How much are they paying you?' and I said, '$500,000.' And she said, 'Boy, if you don't put on a good suit and take the White people's money.' " Due to [the surge of highly-contagious Omicron COVID-19 cases](https://people.com/health/united-states-sets-new-record-for-positive-covid-19-infections-amid-omicron-surge/) at the time, no audience or nominees were in attendance. And she was like, 'Well, how much are they paying you?' And I said, 'Well, Avery, it's not about the money. I call the homegirl Avery, who for the sake of this monologue represents every Black person in America," Charmichael teased. "And I said to Avery, I said, 'Avery, they asked me to host the You're being asked to host this show because you're charming — but Stephens' Black, so what does he know?" But I'm only being asked to host this because I'm Black,'" Charmichael remembered.

Noting that the group that gives out the Golden Globes had no Black members until recently, Jerrod Carmichael, the show's host, said: “I'll tell you why I'm ...

And she was like, “Well, how much are they paying you?” And I said, “Well, Avery, it’s not about the money honestly, it’s about the moral question of —” And she said, “Jerrod, enough of all that, how much are they paying you?” And I said, “$500,000.” And she said, “Boy, if you don’t put on a good suit and take some white people money —” So I said, “Stephen, I’m torn, I’ll be honest with you, I’m a little torn because, you know, one, it’s a great opportunity, thank you for the call, but I’m only being asked to host this, I know, because I’m Black.” And Stephen said, “Let me stop you right there, Jerrod.” He said, “You are being asked to host this show because you are talented. And I said to Avery, I said, “Avery, they asked me to host, and I said, you know, what should I do?” And she said, “Oh, bookie, I’m so proud of you, now remind me, which awards show is that again?” And I told her what the show was, and I told her about how last year didn’t air because of the no-Black-people thing. Stephen Hill is a great producer and he said, “Jerrod, really I’m honored to be making this phone call.” He said, “I’m producing the 80th Golden Globes, and it would be an honor if you would agree to join as the host.” I was like, “Whoa. I look out into this room and I see a lot of talented people — like, people that I admire, people that I would like to be like, and people that I’m jealous of and people that are really incredible artists. And I kind of forget that, like, where I’m from, like, we all live by a strict take-the-money mentality. “I am your host, Jerrod Carmichael,” the comedian began, “and I’ll tell you why I’m here. Like, one minute you’re making tea at home, the next you’re invited to be the Black face of an embattled white organization.” Life really comes at you fast, you know. “Regardless of whatever the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s past may be, this is an evening where we get to celebrate.” I’m here because I’m Black. Carmichael said he wasn’t interested, saying, “I know a trap when I hear a trap.” Noting that the group that gives out the Golden Globes had no Black members until recently, Jerrod Carmichael, the show’s host, said: “I’ll tell you why I’m here.

It's a lot of pressure to host a major Hollywood awards show, but comedian Jerrod Carmichael nailed his turn on the Golden Globes mainstage tonight.

The comedian’s best look of the whole night, however? Another outfit change—a blue, velvety plaid suit—was even punctuated with an Art Deco-style brooch on the lapel. It’s a lot of pressure to host a major Hollywood awards show, but comedian Jerrod Carmichael nailed his turn on the Golden Globes mainstage tonight.

Beleaguered show returns to TV for its 80th annual ceremony and gets immediately skewered by its host.

Jerrod Carmichael joked about exchanging Cruise's returned Golden Globe trophies for information on Shelly Miscavige's whereabouts.

Cruise’s three Golden Globe wins came for “Jerry Maguire” (actor in a comedy or musical), “Magnolia” (supporting actor), and “Born on the Fourth of July” (actor in a drama). [Scientology](https://variety.com/t/scientology/) by referencing Shelly Miscavige, the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige. Carmichael was introducing presenters Glen Powell and Jay Ellis, Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick” co-stars, when he appeared on stage with three trophies in his hands.

For host Jerrod Carmichael, the Golden Globes' diversity missteps are no laughing matter, as he proved in his pointed opening monologue Tuesday.

And regardless of whatever the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.’s past may be, this is an evening where we get to celebrate, and I think this industry deserves evenings like these, and I’m happy you all are here. It’s about the moral question of whether I should allow …” She said, “Jerrod, enough of all that, how much are they paying you? And I said, “Well, Avery, it’s not about the money. He said, “You are being asked to host this show because you are talented. Stephen Hill is a great producer, and he said, “Jerrod, really, I’m honored to be making this phone call.” He said, “I’m producing the 80th Golden Globes, and it would be an honor if you would agree to join as the host.” Because, one, it’s a great opportunity, thank you for the call, but I’m only being asked to host this, I know, because I’m Black.” I was like, “Woah.“ You know? I’m happy I’m here.” This show, the Golden Globe Awards, did not air last year because the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn., which, I won’t say they were a racist organization, but they didn’t have a single Black member until George Floyd died, so do with that information what you will. “Life really comes at you fast.” “I’ll tell you why I’m here. I’m here because I’m Black,” the “Rothaniel” comic said Tuesday in his opening monologue as this year’s host.

Jerrod Carmichael hosted an 80th Golden Globe Awards telecast featuring passionate speeches, awkward moments and acknowledgment of controversies.

[Colin Farrell](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/golden-globes-2023-best-actor-colin-farrell-the-banshees-of-inisherin-1235294663/) having a story tied to each of his co-stars was throughly charming, precise but giving the illusion of being rambling. I can’t count all of the cutaway shots that were to blurry people or not the people the director expected to be in the shot. He was careful to talk about the opportunities he had given them, but in a moment when the spotlight was on him, Murphy directed the spotlight onto others with grace and depth. Was [Jennifer Coolidge](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/golden-globe-2023-supporting-actress-limited-series-jennifer-coolidge-winner-the-white-lotus-1235295384/) drunk? The result was that they had to change play-off music mid-stream and Carmichael had to come out and exonerate Flower and explain that it was a recorded track. There were fleeting references to the situation later in the show, but only fleeting, either because the producers didn’t want to dwell or because once the awards were given out and it was easily the most diverse slate of early [winners](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/golden-globes-2023-winners-list-1235294541/) in the show’s history — Ke Huy Quan! Instead, it was easier to make fun of the Oscars, and so we got multiple Will Smith jokes, one from Carmichael and one from honoree [return the awards](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tom-cruise-returns-golden-globes-1234950724/)? But the entire joke was facilitated by the fact that when Cruise heard the things that were shady about the [Golden Globes](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/golden-globes/) — or saw reporting on them — he actually responded and, true at least to the spirit of his word, he was not in the ballroom on Tuesday night, even as Top Gun: Maverick was up for a slew of awards. [monologue](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/golden-globes-host-jerrod-carmichael-hfpa-scandal-2023-1235294266/) wasn’t REALLY making fun of the HFPA for the questionable diversity in its membership or its changes being cosmetic. But as the telecast began to drag, I got to thinking about the joke, whom it was directed at and why Carmichael was able to make it. That and pianist Chloe Flower, who was NOT playing winners off of the stage in the middle portion of the show.

The comedian addressed the fact that, in 2022, Cruise returned the Golden Globe trophies he won in the past amid a boycott of the awards' organisers, the ...

One year after controversy with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association led NBC to skip airing the 2022 proceedings, the 80th Globes aired on the network ...

A handful of award winners weren’t able to make the ceremony, including Cate Blanchett (best actress in a drama motion picture), Zendaya (best actress in a drama television series), Amanda Seyfried (best actress in a limited series) and Kevin Costner (best actor in a drama series). “Rihanna, you take all the time you want on that album, girl,” he said. Brad Pitt, nominated for his supporting role in the film “Babylon,” was seated right up front, prompting several shout-outs throughout the night. “During a very tough time in this country, I’m happy that ‘Abbott Elementary’ is able to make so many people laugh,” she added. Murphy thanked those who helped him throughout his 45 years in show business and offered “up and coming dreamers and artists” the definitive blueprint to achieve “success, prosperity, longevity and peace of mind”: “It’s very simple … [announced](https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/01/10/golden-globes-returns-jerrod-carmichael/?itid=lk_inline_manual_30), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared during the show to thank “the free people of the free world” for their continued support during Russia’s war on Ukraine. Actor Sean Penn, who last year [vowed to “smelt” his Oscars](https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/03/27/sean-penn-oscars-ukraine-zelensky/?itid=lk_inline_manual_30) if the world leader wasn’t invited to speak during the Academy Awards, introduced Zelensky. She is exceptionally talented and played some popular hits, including the “Sex and the City” theme song and a bit of “Under the Sea” from “The Little Mermaid.” “The 163rd meeting with Ryan turned out to be the singular ‘yes’ our community needed to finally have our stories, our lives, our souls, honored, validated and seen,” Porter said. Austin Butler is the vocal version of that,” [tweeted ](https://twitter.com/cschleichsrun/status/1612997757081645057?s=20&t=ddryx8SNIITVFqMjciJioA)TV writer Chris Schleicher. [returned two years ago](https://variety.com/2021/film/awards/tom-cruise-golden-globes-returns-trophy-1234969999/) in protest of the HFPA. “Life really comes at you fast, you know?” It didn’t hurt, the stand-up suggested, that he was making $500,000 for the gig.

Jerrod Carmichael joked he was hired to host the Golden Globes "because I am Black" following the controversy faced by the Hollywood Foreign Press ...

After 2023 Golden Globes host Jerrod Carmichael made a quip onstage about exchanging Tom Cruise's past trophies for details on Shelly Miscavige, ...

[2023 Golden Globes](https://www.eonline.com/news/golden_globes) Jan. [Katie Holmes](https://www.eonline.com/news/katie_holmes), which the actress said was "unusual" and "unimaginable." "I think maybe we take these three things and exchange them for the safe return of Shelly Miscavige." Where is Shelly??" [writing](https://twitter.com/LeahRemini/status/1613011199683362818), "Thank you Jerrod Carmichael! [Leah Remini](https://www.eonline.com/news/leah_remini) is giving [Jerrod Carmichael](https://www.eonline.com/news/1360793/host-jerrod-carmichael-jokes-about-being-un-fireable-in-opening-monologue-at-2023-golden-globes) a round of applause for one of his head-turning quips.

Jerrod Carmichael took a page from past host Ricky Gervais' playbook when he roasted Tom Cruise during the Golden Globes Tuesday night.

He also scored awards for Jerry Maguire in 1997 and Magnolia in 2000. “Did he just mention Shelly Miscavige?! Detectives found her to be alive and safe, and subsequently closed the missing persons investigation.” Shelly, the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, allegedly hasn’t been seen in public in over a decade. “Maybe we take these three things and exchange them for the safe return of Shelly Miscavige.” Article content