Megyn Kelly slams Amy Poehler's Golden Globes win, calls Wanda Sykes racist

Entertainment Weekly • January 13, 2026 • entertainment

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Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly criticized the 2026 Golden Globes on her digital talk show despite admitting she did not watch the event, targeting pins worn by attendees and jokes made by Wanda Sykes.
Kelly condemned Sykes for making the ceremony "all about herself" and dedicating an award acceptance to "God and the trans community," calling for her to be banned from future presenting roles at the Globes.
Kelly revealed that her own podcast was shortlisted but withdrew from consideration after being asked to pay fees and engage in promotional activities to secure votes.
She criticized Amy Poehler's podcast, which won the inaugural Best Podcast award, mocking Poehler's interview skills and suggesting the award was given due to her Hollywood connections.
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