Comedian Jo Koy makes a splash with anti-Harry and Meghan joke at Golden Globes
Filipino-American comedy star Jo Koy had Hollywood stars in stitches with his bold joke targeting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Golden Globes. Koy, who was hosting the annual awards ceremony for the first time, wasted no time in making waves with his comedic flair, poking fun at a variety of celebrities before setting his sights on the former royals.
“Harry and Meghan Markle got paid millions for doing absolutely nothing – and that’s just by Netflix,” Koy joked, drawing laughter from the audience and zooming in on the streaming service’s CEO, Ted Sarandos, after delivering the punchline. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not present at the ceremony to hear the joke for themselves.
Koy’s joke was in reference to the Netflix documentary “Harry & Meghan,” which was released in December 2022 and saw the couple discussing their decision to step back as working members of the royal family. The joke, labeled as “brutal” by viewers, came after what is considered to have been a tumultuous year for the former royals, who faced several obstacles, both professionally and personally in 2023.
Despite Harry’s memoir “Spare” becoming a bestseller, the couple’s other ventures did not prove as successful, including their podcast “Archetypes,” which was dropped by Spotify. Furthermore, their charity, Archewell, suffered a dramatic loss in donations, according to their annual report.
Aside from Koy’s controversial joke, “Oppenheimer” was the big movie winner at the Golden Globes, with “Succession” and “The Bear” sweeping the TV categories. Other comedians at the ceremony, including Jim Gaffigan, also left lasting impressions with their bold and at times controversial quips.
The 2024 Golden Globes ceremony was certainly one to remember, with Koy’s joke about Harry and Meghan adding a memorable moment to the star-studded event.
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