Wanda Sykes Says Bill Maher Confronted Her in Parking Lot Over Golden Globes Joke
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Summary
Wanda Sykes recounts a tense post-Golden Globes encounter with Bill Maher, who confronted her in a parking lot about a joke she made roasting him during the 2026 ceremony. Sykes says Maher asked "What was that about?" and she responded that it was just a joke. The article highlights the behind-the-scenes tension between the two comedians after the cameras stopped rolling.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledHe stopped me out in the parking lot
We were waiting for our cars.
He was like, 'What was that about?'
And I was like, 'It's a joke, Bill.'
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