golden globes host jerod carmichael surprised the crowd with a scientology comment about Tom Cruise,
The comedian addressed the fact that, in 2022, Cruise would return the Golden Globe trophies he had won in the past amid a boycott by the awards organizers, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).
The controversy followed revelations of a lack of diversity within the HFPA and a separate ethics scandal.
Carmichael returned to the stage in the middle of the ceremony, and said: “Backstage, I found these three Golden Globe awards that Tom Cruise returned. I think maybe we should take these three things and put them in Shelly Miscavige’s safe.” Change to refund.
Miscavige is a member of the Church of Scientology, and is married to its leader David Miscavige, She has not been seen in Heinous since 2007. Cruz is a renowned scientist, and has been a member for over 30 years.
Carmichael made the comment just before the cruise started Top Gun: Maverick co-stars Glen Powell and Jay Ellis on stage, a detail that did not go unnoticed by the audience.
Zach Heltzel wrote on Twitter: “Jerrod making a Shelley Miscavige joke before introducing the cast members from Top Gun…we love watching that,” while slate culture‘s Sam Adams said: “Lol Jerrod goes from Top Gun Maverick to silence before introducing the two actors to a stylistically incorrect joke.”
Jerrod Carmichael mocks Tom Cruise about Scientology at the Golden Globes
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Meanwhile, @catherinebouris added: “Ok Jarrod Carmichael gets kudos from me for mentioning Shelly Miscavige right before introducing the two guys from Top Gun.”
Elsewhere at the event, Colin Farrell and Michelle Yeoh Both refused to play from the stage by the producers of the ceremony Giving their winning speeches.
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