Ricky Gervais Chooses the Sofa Over the Golden Globes
So here’s the latest story doing the rounds about Ricky Gervais, and it’s very on-brand for him. Despite being nominated for an award, the famously outspoken comedian has decided he won’t be attending this year’s Golden Globe Awards. And the reason given is refreshingly simple: it’s just too far to go.
At 64, Gervais is living a quiet life in London with his partner, author Jane Fallon, and their cat. The Golden Globes ceremony is set to take place in Los Angeles on January 11, where he’s been nominated in the best stand-up comedy category. But instead of hopping on a long-haul flight, it’s been made clear that he’d much rather stay right where he is — on his sofa, watching Netflix at home.
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During a recent appearance on BBC Radio 4’s This Cultural Life , Gervais explained that the whole awards circuit no longer holds much appeal for him. After hosting the Golden Globes five times in the past, he admitted there was no real joy left in seeing himself on screen. Peace and quiet, he said, have become far more valuable. It was even joked that it takes a lot to get him off the couch these days, especially when Netflix, his partner, and the cat are involved.
While his love for comedy itself hasn’t faded, it was stressed that everything surrounding it — the red carpets, ceremonies, and industry noise — could easily be done without. Writing, creating, and performing stand-up are still passions, but the rest has clearly lost its shine.
The interview also touched on how Gervais views his older work. He acknowledged that comedy is very much a product of its time and said that while he wouldn’t go back and rewrite old material, he might approach things differently today. Regret, however, was firmly ruled out. Trigger warnings, he suggested, might be appropriate now, but rewriting history wasn’t something he believed in.
He also spoke candidly about British comedy and its deep connection to class. According to Gervais, class is an obsession in the UK, and one that deserves attention. He pointed out that while society is rightly sensitive to issues like racism and sexism, mocking the working class is still often seen as acceptable. Having grown up working class himself, he said he now feels more aware of that imbalance.
Ultimately, Gervais explained that his comedy works best when it draws from his own life. Realism, rather than exaggerated characters or surreal concepts, has always been his comfort zone. No time travel, no fantasy, just lived experience — and apparently, these days, a very comfortable couch at home.
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