02.02.2026 10:13
With the resurfacing of the Jeffrey Epstein files, Ricky Gervais's harsh remarks towards Hollywood elites on the Golden Globe stage have come back into circulation. Gervais's words, "I'm speaking on behalf of all of you, perverts. This year was an important year. It was an important year for pedophile movies. Shut up, I don't even care about you. Just shut your mouths. I know all of you are friends with Epstein, but I don't even care," have reignited discussions about silence and hypocrisy in the entertainment industry.
Following the release of millions of pages of new documents regarding Jeffrey Epstein, British comedian Ricky Gervais's speech at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards has resurfaced on social media.
"I'M SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF ALL OF YOU, PERVERTS"
At that time, Gervais targeted famous personalities on stage, making harsh criticisms regarding pedophilia and the relationships of elite circles alongside Epstein's name. In his speech, the comedian stated, "I'm speaking on behalf of all of you, perverts. This year was an important year. It was an important year for pedophilia films. Shut up, I don't even care about you. Definitely silence your voices. I know all of you are friends with Epstein, but I don't even care about that." questioning Hollywood's complacency.
CELEBRITIES RESPONDED WITH SMILES
In that speech, Gervais turned to the distinguished names in the award ceremony hall, mocking the relationships surrounding Epstein and using ironic expressions related to pedophilia-themed films. These jokes were etched in memory with the smiles of some celebrities.
HE MADE REFERENCES TO ELITE CIRCLES
In videos and clips that have circulated again in the foreign press, scenes where Gervais openly criticized Hollywood's responsibilities and silence stand out. The comedian called for "silence" in his speech at the ceremony, criticizing through films and popular culture; he also made references to elite circles that were allegedly connected to Epstein.
IT BECAME A TOPIC WITH NEWLY EMERGING DOCUMENTS
This resurgence is particularly noteworthy due to the network of relationships revealed by the Epstein files and the Hollywood figures mentioned alongside high-profile names within this network. Foreign press analyses indicate that after Gervais's monologue sparked controversy at that time, the same words today have reignited discussions about the scope of the scandal and ethical inquiries in Hollywood.
The monologue from that time is considered one of the rare public speeches that provoked Hollywood's confrontation with the pedophilia and sexual abuse allegations that created controversy in the early 2020s; it has also sparked a new wave of discussion today by reaching large audiences through social media.