Ricky Gervais: The Most Hated Man in Hollywood

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Ricky gervais has long been someone I've looked up to, his incredible ability to manoeuvre between comedy and heartfelt drama has stood him out as one of my favourite creators. However he's not been without his controversies..
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[@kickstothehead3705]

Why didn’t you talk about him exposing sex trafficking and all that

[@sabbyd1832]

Love Ricky. What do you think about him Jimmy

[@AL-lh2ht]

@@kickstothehead3705you mean the thing not happening and you just made up?

[@kickstothehead3705]

@@AL-lh2ht he was calling out celebrities calling them pedo’s

[@odora_allan]

James cordon next

[@Proinsperation]

He’s not hated in Hollywood, he’s hated by Hollywood.

[@danmar007]

You could spend the rest of your life teaching KZbinrs proper English. :-)

[@Proinsperation]

@danmar007 I'm not correcting grammar. I'm saying that Hollywood as an industry hates him, not the people in it or geographically

[@dooglemcyoogle2202]

i think its kinda implied tbh@@Proinsperation

[@Josh-sj9ig]

Extras and life's too short was all about him sucking up to Hollywood and showing off all his famous friends... He only got 'kicked out of Hollywood' when he started making shit films and TV. The invention of lying, Derek are the room style rubbish.

[@kcbh24]

​@@danmar007*grammar, not English.

[@DPSFSU]

I'm pretty sure James Corden is the most hated universally.

[@slayingroosters4355]

But Hollywood loves him for some reason 🤔

[@zoefree3950]

@@slayingroosters4355not that much, he’s back in the uk seemingly doing not a lot

[@robearle3976]

Maybe…….because he’s a “turd in the Punchbowl.”

[@ljmrecords2564]

He stared as a overweight pussy in the film cats 😂

[@SillySpaceMonkey]

​@slayingroosters4355 I think Hollywood thought he would be marketable as an exotic species of American. Fat, self assured to the point of reality denial, but with the Queen's accent. I can *see* the thinking, but we certainly don't like him, either. We like David Brent as a fictional character, not an actual human.

[@Rondo2ooo]

If you are hated by Hollywood as an actor nowadays, you are on the right path.

[@PesquisasMormonas]

Or not

[@MrFour4th]

true

[@deejannemeiurffnicht1791]

full marks for him speaking up on holywood. however, here in Scotland we find him nauseating.

[@CharlotteAren]

@@deejannemeiurffnicht1791 it's fine, most people find Scotland nauseating

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

@@CharlotteAren Ricky?

[@janetttyminski7295]

Ricky seems to understand what really matters in life. He doesn’t take himself too seriously & he enjoys being outrageous. I love that this is a man with a soft heart for animals.

[@chrislabonne1068]

He's a total a-hole.

[@barbarascotto3873]

He has more than a soft heart for animals; he's an activist for them. Much better than having a soft heart for them. He puts his money where his mouth is.

[@spendor9377]

He is really funny and smart, but I’ve never understood why he finds pedophilia and rape funny.

[@barbarascotto3873]

@@spendor9377 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brainlet99]

​@@spendor9377why wouldn't it be funny? Especially if you both start crying

[@bioswat96]

Being hated in hollywood automatically means you're a decent human being

[@clon76]

Nonsense. Hollywood rightly despises a lot of losers. Trump for one. All his MAGAtard followers also.

[@marymcsoley4071]

😂👍🏻

[@jmac356]

Really?

[@CynicalLlort]

@@jmac356pretty much, Hollywood is a cesspool.

[@linayer]

And in the uk

[@littleaussierippa]

Being hated by Hollywood is a badge of honour. Ricky is a legend.

[@Josh-sj9ig]

Extras and life's too short was all about him sucking up to Hollywood and showing off all his famous friends... He only got 'kicked out of Hollywood' when he started making shit films and TV. The invention of lying, Derek are the room style rubbish.

[@Marquis-Sade]

And still everyone flocks to the next Bluckbuster...

[@wenterinfaer1656]

I'd kill myself if Johnny Depp hated me

[@wilsal2485]

​@@Marquis-Sade I can see what your saying as 2 separate issues but can also see what you're saying.

[@xTheUnderscorex]

Well yeah, the alternative is being liked by the people who go to bat for Polanski

[@hcgreier6037]

14:11 _"Twitter is like being able to read every toilet wall in the world."_ Very well summarized 🤣🥰

[@exotikz7905]

War*?

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

@@exotikz7905 Oh for God's sake! Not you again! Close the door on your way out. Thank you.

[@jarcdday]

"to lead the orchestra, you've got to turn your back on the audience..." the wisdom from this guys is incredible....

[@8rk]

The fact that Hollywood hates him should tell you how amazing of a person he is.

[@paparoach007]

Life Jeffrey Epstein? Oh wait....

[@yucinalo]

@@paparoach007Hollywood only hates Epstein because he got caught.

[@stuartdrake4217]

@@paparoach007Hollywood loved Episten though

[@concernedrabbit9075]

Does Hollywood hate him??

[@anshuuu9708]

​@@concernedrabbit9075 is that even a question😂 watch his golden globe opening

[@andrewd3005]

"To lead the orchestra, you must turn your back on the audience." -Ricky Gervais Well said

[@MattMcConaha]

FYI this saying has been dated back to at least the 1930s For additional context, Wagner is credited as being the pioneer for conductors who face away from the crowd. Before Wagner, most conductors did, in fact, face the crowd, at least at an angle. Wagner died in the 1880s, and the saying seems to imply that it is necessary for conductors to face away from the crowd, suggesting that the quote probably originated sometime after Wagner's influence was solidified and somewhat forgotten. So the saying probably doesn't originate much earlier than the 1930s.

[@Bee339]

'The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.' -Dolly Parton

[@sararichardson737]

Wise words

[@sararichardson737]

Adore him!

[@1312Johnny]

My favourite quote from Ricky: ‘You find it offensive, I find it funny. That’s because I’m happier than you!’ GOLDEN!😆

[@whanowa]

My first contact with Ricky Gervais was in GTA IV. It was the first english-speaking comedian I ever heard. You could go to the comedy club in Liberty City and at the time I didn't know that Ricky is a real person. But I stayed in this virtual theater and laughed the whole time.

[@svenandersen]

Dude i remember that, sometime i watch TV at that game world and i love it. When i search a wiki it's Gervais

[@Nihilism4U]

Ricky is a real person, but he is a extremely fake pretentious person. He is pretending not to care and to hate Hollywood, but it is Hollywood and the people he pretends not to care about who is making him rich, and for some strange reason people think Ricky's comedy and act is real 😂

[@li0nhart4477]

Ricky Gervias is a legend not just for his comedy but for his openness and "I don't give a f*ck about what other people think" attitude. He doesn't bend the knee to anyone and sticks to what he believes. May he continue to be what he is and continue to be successful.

[@Nihilism4U]

You have this wrong. Its Ricky Gervais...and he is not just saying he don't care about what people think, he is saying he doesn't care period. You are a person and you like Hollywood is paying him and making him rich. Do you seriously think that Ricky Gervais the COMEDIAN is telling the truth? Look at what he said about Steve Carell and Tim Allen. Ricky is a arrogant uncaring hypocrite and you are one of the f*ck's who is caring about someone who is lying claiming not to care about you and the people who are making him millions. You are like the Christians who made Kenneth Copeland rich and vote for Donald Trump, having no clue that you are supporting the very opposite of what it is you think you are supporting. You are being scammed by Gervais and Hollywood mate, like a football fan who gives money to a league which cares nothing about the fans and nothing about football.

[@shannoncole7051]

If Hollywood hates you, it's a HUGE badge of honor. Ricky is a very talented comedian. He is one of very few stand-up comics that I would go out of my way to watch. He's both hilarious and honest. He doesn't participate in celebrity worship, so he doesn't pander to them. He calls them on their bulls hit & it a beautiful thing. He is a national treasure that every Brit should be proud of.

[@artisreality]

Ricky and Jim Carey both know how to keep it REAL!!!!!!!

[@StrangeAttractor]

I met him once, outside a cafe in Hampstead smoking a fag. I said 'Alright?" he said 'Alright', I said 'beautiful day', he said 'is it?' but in a way that was both dark and comical at the same time. Genius.

[@Devonshirejackdaw]

I agree 👍

[@kirtnlisa]

And a terrible man.

[@Devonshirejackdaw]

Huh?

[@shymebc]

If Hollywood hates him. You know He’s a legend

[@willysnowman]

Trump is going to prison.

[@MykeWinters]

Damn right 👍

[@tjkarna2998]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@aliross2720]

He is a legend to me. He's a comedy genius and a real genuine guy. Hollywood is full of disingenuous narcissists so it doesn't surprise me that they hate him. Narcissists hate people who are genuinely happy, don't take themselves too seriously, re able to be authentically themselves and secure in who they are and don't really care what everyone thinks. Narcissists lack all these things. Anyone who mirrors back to a narcissists a bad image of themselves or who make them feel inadequate are devalued(they look for your flaws or make them up) and are hated. It's part of their defense mechanism.

[@Unfinished_senTenc611]

@@aliross2720 😪🥱💤💤................

[@jpx9994]

I think the main reason a lot of other celebrities are scared to be like him is because they're famous off the backs of others. Agents, Producers, Directors, all have a bit too much control on celebrity careers, and Ricky built an empire aside from that as much as any famous person really can. He's worth tens of millions, and nobody can stop him

[@gurtsmunta1]

His technique of making his actors just fall about laughing for the first few takes of a scene then when they are laughed out he gets the scene he needs is genius.

[@autonomous8108]

"comedy is about laughing at the wrong thing, because you know what the right thing is" well said, Ricky.

[@Nihilism4U]

Oh he is laughing alright...as he is made rich by Hollywood for pretending not to care and mocking others.

[@AlexRawlings]

He is real, honest, talented, humble and very human. No wonder they dislike him.

[@mondotv4216]

I think he'd take offence at being called humble...

[@darkstar223]

Hollywood likes him

[@Yxalitis]

Humble?

[@Nihilism4U]

Humble!?!?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You should be paid by Hollywood to pretend not to care instead of Ricky Gervais, for you are more funny than he is 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@retiefgregorovich810]

Thanks for the vid. I really never knew who Ricky Gervais was or what his life story was. He was just the guy who shit on Hollywood and who I loved for doing it.

[@dogstar5927]

Ricky is brilliant as a comic / scriptwriter, and awesome as a human being ! 👏🏼

[@causerDAguv]

Yeah but he's a shit stand up

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Dog: Ricky is an incredible man -- He could have been a successful singer in his boy band days: Hard working with flexible talent.

[@Nihilism4U]

haha yes if you think Trump, Epstein, Weinstein, Louis C.K., Pee Wee Herman, Ellen DeGeneres and Joker are awesome human beings, or if you are on drugs and stupid 😁

[@alexclay6187]

The irony of the person who created the Velma show saying the office is too edgy is the most hypocritical statement

[@duncan-xg9sh]

Oh God, is that who that weird-looking woman is! I honestly thought she was wearing a prosthesis.

[@trishlangford5773]

You've said a mouthful there. 🥴🥴🥴 Oh yes.

[@dcworld4349]

Is Velma really that edgy though? I just watched the 2 first episodes before I couldn't take it anymore so maybe something happens. But for me it felt like it was trying too hard to be edgy and got all the way back around to feeling safe and predictable. Harley Quinn actually manages to be edgy yet you can tell they are trying to tell a story first and the edgy comedy comes from how absurd the stories can get.

[@stephengrigg5988]

She was one of the head writers on the show, so it's not like she thinks it's bad.

[@bobSeigar]

Misandry isn't edge, its hate.@@dcworld4349

[@user-jp2ve9ie1o]

Hollywood is still trying to recover from the gapping hole Ricky left behind whilst hosting the Golden Globes. One of the best things I've ever seen on TV. Ricky you are a legend.

[@mrconfusion87]

And that is why they never invited him back since Jan 2020! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Vaquix000]

Honestly, as a fan of his work (before that dreadful "After Life" garbage) he was just being whiney and annoying. it wasn't a "oh he got us there!" moment, he was being more irritating than those he was complaining about.

[@quinngerlinger7347]

@@Vaquix000afterlife was a genius show wtf do you mean?

[@Vaquix000]

​@@quinngerlinger7347 What's genius about a depressed guy being a dick to everyone? The humor was weak too. There's a character he put in just so he could rant about things (people talking about dreams, religion, whether ghosts exist) and he always writers her as an idiot to make him seem like the one that always has the "correct" opinion. Yeah, dreams can never be funny to talk about - makes ricky gervais seem like a dull grumpy ass if he's never had a funny dream or heard a funny dream. As for religion, I would agree it's all nonsense but he doesn't need to bring it up all the damn time in his shows, it's a boring overdone topic - religion is dumb we get it. As for whether ghosts exist, he's being willfully ignorant and acting like he knows all that can exist in the world. Ghosts are not some dead person stuck in a place (they would go nuts and there is no evidence to support that) it is a very real phenomena that people don't understand, people don't know what they are. I'd rather not believe in this phenomena as it is very problematic indeed if a house becomes haunted, and there is a large variety in the type of "ghosts" one can have with different levels of severity. But of course she didn't say any of that, she just shuts up when he says his weak uninformed opinion.

[@Unfinished_senTenc611]

@@Vaquix000Is ...is it over? Are u done? Fml ...tht was exausting!

[@djryanashton]

I love him. He’s smart, compassionate and fucking hilarious. And his “no subject is off limits for comedy” is right on the mark.

[@Nihilism4U]

Yeah he is smart alright. He has pretended not to care about his audience and Hollywood who is paying him, getting people to think he is not one of Hollywood while mocking others for achieving the same or better than he has and getting people to think that is him being humble. Genius! He is as good at pretending as Harvey Weinstein, Jeff Epstein and Donald Trump...master of disguise🤣🤣🤣

[@peppinger7911]

one of the best things about ricky is how self-aware he is. he knows he's a privileged white millionare but that self-awareness is what keeps him down to earth and relatable. I like that he's never preachy, which sets him apart from equally wealthy celebrities

[@ahah86]

What Ricky did at the golden globe was superb: he simply treated them like normal people, bring them back from thei VIPnstatus to normal human status. We all make mistake, we all say and do not nice things, and they are no different. Why should them be treated like if they are different, better than anyone else? Him mocking them like we all do between us, laughin at our weaknesses and mistakes, was a perfect way to level things up, to remind them and us that we are all part of the same species and we are all the same, no matter how much money and fame you might have. And, most importantly, we all have the same responsabilities towards society and our planet.

[@butchjohnson9736]

You're right. There is a feeling of self importance in Hollywood. It leads people to think that they are justified to punch someone in the face at an Oscar ceremony for a mild joke and the rest of the audience to give him standing ovations for it, when most of those actors have made their careers on dressing up in spandex and playing a cgi filled super hero that requires little skills.

[@Barbel1th]

He also pointed out how they were friends of Jeffrey Epstein. Maybe it's about time we got a look at that flight log?

[@madhumangaldas333]

AAaaaawwwwWWWwwwwWWWWW !!!! it's all an act, duh ?????!!!!!!

[@all-caps3927]

well put

[@cymikgaming1266]

"i will need you to make a reality check..............nat 1"

[@Guvna07]

I never despised David Brent. I felt sorry for him from day one. Rickys depiction of a desperate, lonely middle aged loner who just wanted to be loved was absolutely sublime and will never be bettered

[@WhatDemocracy]

It was some absolutely phenomenal acting... as good as acting gets.

[@StrangeAttractor]

well said dude

[@samsamsonson2201]

That’s the point well done

[@memcmeepants2392]

the christmas specials of the office, with tim and dawn getting together and ricky finding that lady always brings me to tears, I have watched the series about 15 times all the way through, that and red dwarf will be forever my favs.

[@Miss-Placed.1]

Agreed. Ricky is a keen observer and representative of ordinary folk

[@PEPASINLIMITES]

We need more of him. This man is legend.

[@slowery43]

such an unoriginal, generic, dumb cliche... nice work

[@arranmc182]

have to give it to Ricky Gervais I wasnt a huge fan of him at first but over the years I have become a fan of his as he speaks his mind and often says what people are thinking but never say.

[@existentity3476]

I don't care how quickly he rose to fame, or how insulting that is to celebrities who put it so much work, Ricky Gervais is a natural genius of comedy. He deserves every bit of the accolades he's gotten.

[@appocalypsechild]

Maybe he used to be, now he's just a whiny old man who hate minorities.

[@AudieHolland]

He was 40 when he finally had a hit with The Office.

[@funkyfranx]

He didn’t rise quickly to fame, he worked for it

[@Vaquix000]

I mean, he was. The Office, Extras... After Life? After Life was a complete waste of my time.

[@willz0452]

Afterlife was so good ur just boring@@Vaquix000

[@BMoney8600]

Ricky Gervais is an absolute treasure compared to everybody else in Hollywood.

[@appocalypsechild]

You'd be surprised at how many people fucking hate Gervais here@@njmfff

[@funkyfranx]

@@appocalypsechild I really would, because I never hear anyone with a bad word to say about him. Indifference at most, unless they're extremely religious or a woke lunatic. And those two groups have a _lot_ in common

[@supertuscans9512]

Only the snow flakes!😂😂😂

[@all-caps3927]

@@njmfff even if he's lost in the sauce, there a million more of us that are just like him

[@all-caps3927]

@@funkyfranx no need to bring religion into it, generalising people to that extent because you feel safe in your atheist bubble of nihilism only reveals insecurities within yourself. I'm religious and am laughing with you with Gervais, no need to sideline a group of people for anything besides the way they react to the comedy and whether that is appropriate or not.

[@StonyRC]

Excellent video - a very sharp and inciteful description of Gervais' work. If "Hollywood" hates you, you KNOW you're doing something right, something good, something justified.

[@juncowan]

That's the best Ricky Gervais summary I've watched. Learned so much, thank you.

[@chewwa1700]

I do not think Hollywood hates him, in fact most actors respect him as a great comedian.

[@brennanc4321]

It reminds me of the first episode of the Boondocks when all the people at the party applaud Huey and tell him he's creative. Tbh most comedian's in the social media age are just super annoying and never have said anything that profound.

[@squibbelsmcjohnson]

People in power in Hollywood hate him.

[@Devonshirejackdaw]

Why? oh yeah it's because he's honest and just tells it as it is 😂 but yes I do think some Hollywood actors do very much like him

[@chriscarter4563]

I think he’s referring to execs

[@robertomendez187]

Of course!!! 👍 he’s hysterical.

[@cameronwood1134]

I think his genuineness comes from the fact he didn't mean to become famous. We all love him because at the end of the day he's just one of us - the common people

[@Josh-sj9ig]

Extras and life's too short was all about him sucking up to Hollywood and showing off all his famous friends... He only got 'kicked out of Hollywood' when he started making shit films and TV. The invention of lying, Derek are the room style rubbish.

[@molly-uh1qm]

What? He made multiple attempts to become famous

[@andytunnah7650]

I don't find him particularly genuine. HIs smugness is incredibly off putting. I do wonder at times how much of it is part of an act and how much of it is genuine. Thinking it's an act has helped me enjoy his work more, because if I thought he was genuinely like that, I'd just think him a tosser.

[@greymouser8659]

It's a confection....all affect. Nil substance.

[@sTraYa249]

​@@andytunnah7650I'm sure he'd be absolutely gutted to know😮

[@dianehill4019]

I feel like I have been under a rock. I just discovered Ricky Gervais on Netflix. One of his comedy specials. Loved him. I do remember his MC'ing the Golden Globe Awards, thought all he said was brilliant! Now I've seen Derek, twice, After Life and other works of his. His talent is boundless. Love all he does.

[@DartsGondel]

"The man who could insult the king to his face" such a strong sentence as clearly everyone is able to do it but you have to dare

[@christophercostabile6646]

Ricky is a legend; Hollywood might hate him (I say might because this is a massive generalization) but I suspect that he couldn't care less because he's genuine and a humbled individual. Ricky dares to be honest and carries himself with integrity. Truly inspirational.

[@Rick-the-Swift]

Hollywood will continue to use him like a rag, because he does so much to ridicule those who express their faith and love for God. Don't worry, they'll probably have him back year after year to ridicule as many as he likes- that's why Hollywood loves him, silly bean!🤡

[@MrShakespearefan]

He’s not humble. He’s smug, arrogant and hypocritical. He’s so disgusted by Hollywood but he likes getting paid by the Golden Globes. If he’s so integral then why doesn’t he just not host? Because he likes the money and he likes the attention.

[@jase276]

Hello? He hasn't hosted for years... He hosted to spite them and stopped when he couldn't even stomach them anymore. They had the nerve to give him an award and he didn't even show up for it. What year are you living in?@@MrShakespearefan

[@baobo67]

Oh? Part of his act, @@jase276

[@baobo67]

@@MrShakespearefan Agree Mr S and I think more Ego than money.

[@Ayuyu303]

Dude tells facts and calls them out. Love this guy.

[@greenhealer7136]

I LOVE Ricky ...he is so talented so true and so honest....such a lovely man..keep doing what your doing Ricky

[@celtictraditions3814]

How can you possibly ever hate this brilliant, funny & very compassionate man. He is such a treasure to the world of comedy and to making us feel human.Bravo Bravo. Love Love this man!!

[@growuppbran1746]

He’s incredibly kind and does so much for animal welfare, and he’s actually incredibly funny too, don’t understand how people dislike him

[@diogoduarte8008]

because he just says what he thinks

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"actually"

[@appocalypsechild]

I used to like him, i'll give you an explanation as to why people still don't like him. He used to make actual smart jokes even towards minority groups and they were hysterical, they weren't insulting they were smart. Now though, he's just being a cunt, his old comedy was just wit his new comedy is just shit. Bitch and moan about how i don't understand his comedy or whatever, i don't care. Whatever you say to me won't change my mind that he's fell into just being an arsehole for laughs instead of being smart for laughs, you know what got him famous in the first place.

[@bernardgarrett3897]

I agree.

[@petrus666love]

He came too film an episode of “ Derek “ at Dumpton Gap in 2012 in the Summer near Broadstairs in Kent , he arrived in a Limo . We all thought here we go another precious celeb , WRONG , he was an absolute Diamond 💎, chatted too all the fans watching it being filmed from the beach cafe , all the cast where constantly in hysterics , he bought loads and food and drink from the local Food Hut , and he had no airs or graces whatsoever, honestly a nicer person , so down too earth , a really lovely kind Guy 😮

[@OCDustin]

Ricky is a trailblazer. Hollywoods opinion is pretty transparent and a mirror to how the rest of us should feel. I respect honesty and the fearlessness to tell it. That’s it

[@patriciagriffin1505]

What a wonderful gentle man who is brilliantly funny in so many different situation

[@deanlaunder4133]

Gervais is a gift to humanity

[@napesdrk1174]

As an American , i love Ricki Don't give a shit about the office but i love how he RIPs Hollywood and shames those fkrs

[@Samuri_Jack_Enjoyer]

You do realize that they kept inviting him back so that more people would watch the golden globes, right? So the whole"they're not inviting me back so I can say whatever" got really old and it was clear he was just being used. His stand up is just boring these days. It's all Atheism, transgenders, hitler, cancel culture, repeat.

[@gutz323]

​@@Samuri_Jack_Enjoyeryou can say that about any comedian though. Bill hicks... all he talked about was government conspiracies, psychedelics and smoking. Peter Kay... television and top off the pops when he was a kid, the daft things his mum and family said when he was a kid, and Garlic bread. Richard Pryor... pimps, smoking crack, and black people in general. Roy Chubby Brown... his wife, a bird that he pulled in a pub, and any joke that involves belittling an ethnic minority or immigrant. Do you see the pattern here? Every popular comedian is the same, they all stick to their own closed set of theme's. It don't make them any less funny.

[@jpw6893]

​@@Samuri_Jack_Enjoyerstill funny though

[@BrianBrayMedia]

@@Samuri_Jack_Enjoyer Never got old with me. I never thought stand-up was his greatest strength though. #1 is writing, #2 acting, #3 guesting.

[@vincivedivicilextalionas4036]

So? It's funny. ​@@Samuri_Jack_Enjoyer

[@gillianredfearn8367]

I found the UK Office from the first day it was transmitted. It was a bit late for me as I went to work early so I videoed it. I loved it.

[@DrMichael_Psychology]

Nowadays, most people on LinkedIn would spin Ricky's early failures as total Successes. 1. Record deal at 17 2. Managed top pop band in 20s 3. Developed personal brand

[@Turbro39]

Ricky Gervais is a legend. Nearly everything he has touched has been brilliant. Top lad.

[@Homerlad]

Afterlife?

[@Jay-jb9if]

@@Homerladafterlife was brilliant

[@tiernancregan1924]

@@Homerladare you serious? Easily his best project ever

[@SENATORPAIN1]

Afterlife was awful.however there is an hour of outtakes on KZbin that is funny.

[@davidboyle1193]

I thought after life was shit

[@edb8139]

Beautiful video - always been a fan of RG, and I love how you compiled this.

[@elibishop2588]

Wow, I'm 2 mins in and this is one of the most insightful looks into any comic/celeb I've ever seen. Subbed. Gw dude!

[@TheNinjaCoby]

Gained a lot of respect for how he handled the Golden Globes, amazing a British guy better understood the American public not caring for the opinion of celebs on politics or social crap at reward shows. Hollywood is not some high esteem club of the morally righteous people, if someone is "allowed" to be part of that club they are not there for good reasons.

[@BLP04]

Being hated by Hollywood is an incredible feat, he should be proud

[@funtanjan]

The world wouldnt lose much by losing Hollywood and Disney, may even do us all good to lose them. But Ricky is a jewel and we all need people like him.

[@jase276]

It's like when you remove a fridge in a run down apartment complex and you see the roaches scatter in all directions

[@smcauley600]

yes they would and i dont get the anti disney thing

[@lxfalcao]

⁠@@smcauley600Disney is just another production company that has their formula to make profits from whatever is trendy and make mediocre work for the masses, they are just as disingenuous as any other company like McDonald’s and Nike, etc. Bottom line if what they do doesn’t profit they wouldn’t make it, you can find their unethical practices throughout their history.

[@empoweredchoice1893]

Excellent work. Thank you very much for this content.

[@NelsonStJames]

You have to admire tenacity. Ricky is a role model for never giving up on your dreams and staying true to yourself. In a time where everybody is playing to the algorithm, or ticking off boxes, Gervais typifies what a true artist should strive for.

[@stevenshadbolt2366]

Which is basically to piss everybody off! In other words, a true brit! It's the one thing us brits do really well, and long may it continue!

[@Etcher]

@@stevenshadbolt2366 Was there not a law introduced recently that bans pissing people off in the UK? Or there will be, soon.

[@DirkAndDestroy]

@@Etcher no

[@jase276]

I thought the takeaway was to be flexible. He tried music, that didn't work so then he tried management. Also didn't work. Tried acting, almost failed immediately like his music career but adapted and also did the directing. Then, finally comedy and the two clicked. He wouldn't be where he is today if he wasn't flexible and willing to try new angles.

[@jase276]

You may be thinking of "slander" that can be seen as hate speech, which translates to "anything that offends a snowflake", on social media which can get you into big legal trouble, yes. Similar to how in Canada if you misgender someone you can be fined or even jailed. @@Etcher

[@CanEHdianRocker]

After Life is a real story, for men like me now experiencing a midlife crisis. I think Ricky is an amazing human, and I find inspiration in all his work, words, and wisdom. Live love or don’t, but laugh.

[@hairychesticles1]

i just watched it and it was really good.

[@evilbee94]

When I'm laying in bed and don't feel like coming in to work I just say "Can I have the day off David? Of course you can, you're the boss!" ...That's me talking to myself, I'm not in bed with another bloke named David

[@andytaylor3312]

Ricky is the greatest comedy genuise ever that executed the entire Hollywood industry with the truth without a care in the world! Absolute legend and global icon without doubt!

[@alfonzo9289]

Ricky is the voice of what the common man wants to say to the elite and famous...

[@gogztv2425]

Spot on.

[@s3.14dervision]

Hollywood hating me is one of my life goals. Keep on keepin' on, Ricky!

[@TonyRule]

I can't think of a better endorsement for a human being than the disdain of the Hollywood elites.

[@earthian2777]

Why the hell would Hollywood hate you, you're just an obscure internet user

[@MRC_5000]

damn, that was a great video. you seem to have a knack for the goode ol' narrative arc and it was delightful.

[@78tag]

Excellent piece - there needs to be much more of this and there needs to be many more Ricky Gervais characters in this world. He gets it and he helps everyone else see that they get it too.

[@Bamboule05]

Ah, just imagine two Ricky Gervais characters actually meeting each other

[@bikepacker9850]

He's just a good, honest, brave man. When I was a kid, there seemed to be lots of them, today, not so much.

[@dhammaboy1203]

Gervais is one of the funniest comedians in the world. His stand up has my literally in tears! I think it's brilliant he came from humble beginnings, just kept doing what he did & eventually in his 40's things lined up for him. Welll deserved!

[@nadeemafzal8984]

this is an excellent review - a top quality piece of art summed up Ricky's work so well - thumbs up and subscribed too - PEACE

[@wilsal2485]

I like Ricky especially the show Derek & After Life showing a man grieving over the loss of his wife through cancer. My dad lost his wife a year ago & I thought no this won't be good to watch...it was a balance of truth & comedy showing how hard it would be getting through loosing someone. As for Derek I loved the wrongness of some jokes but still showing how special Derek's outlook on life was. I haven't followed his whole career but really like what I've seen.

[@HUKIT.]

I still occasionally watch his Golden Globes highlights as at that time it’s exactly what needed to be said.

[@jag6696]

Very inspiring human being. People take everything way too seriously and get offended way too easily almost like they looking for something to be offended about. Fyi well done to him and his success what a story and very inspiring to others

[@appocalypsechild]

The irony of what you said is that all of Gervais current comedy routines are in fact all about him being offended.

[@Rick-the-Swift]

Yes, Ricky has made a spectacular career for himself whining about how much he's offended by this and that. The hypocrisy of this bunch is concerning, but really quite adorable as well🤭

[@kennywilkinson913]

His sitcoms, namely The Office, Extras and Afterlife, will sit with me forever, the writing was something I could relate to and genuinely genius all at once. He stands with the Hollywood elite and says what we all think, that is rare and will likely never be seen again imo, he has never changed.

[@Artura036_]

I love Ricky Gervais and I thought his speech was amazing and I’m glad he told them. Someone needed to

[@studiofatal2023]

Ricky Gervais needs to be protected at all costs.

[@studiofatal2023]

@@ABC-xg5ii Of course he can. He singlehandedly served all Hollywood their own medicine. In their faces. At their own ceremony. Repeatedly. He needs none of us. It was more meant as moral support among immoral comment sections. ✌🏽

[@jamesmcinnis208]

Is there an imminent threat to him?

[@dave-jk6en]

@@jamesmcinnis208 hopefully not another plandemic on the way

[@brucepryce9716]

If there was a video of a dog, you would see a reply that said “protect this dog at all costs” in all caps.

[@coolcat6103]

😂 ok

[@ricodestroyer8472]

I remember you from your great parkour videos, great development to the content👍

[@robertobotticelli8362]

That man is a treasure. And the fact that the cultural elite hates him is the best evidence for that.

[@boogoodie]

I absolutely adore Ricky Gervais. He's so amazing, funny and down to earth. I love how he does what he wants and gets away with it, in the funniest way possible. ❤❤❤❤

[@Nihilism4U]

He is funny, but he is also a uncaring arrogant lying hypocrite made rich by the very people he pretends not to care about.

[@vinzo0913]

Love him or hate him, you can't deny he deserves respect for being himself, despite all the power

[@greymouser8659]

pffft...it's a construct.

[@appocalypsechild]

No? I don't respect anyone who uses their platform to punch down on minorities when they've got actual real targets. Everyone cheers his Golden Globe speech but when was the last time he went after them? All he does now is pick on minorities. That doesn't deserve respect.

[@c0m4g1bb]

Nice video Thank you Happy new year dude

[@curtisss]

I just watched his special live a couple of months ago and it was brilliant

[@Devonshirejackdaw]

The golden globes .... He just stood up there and humbled the whole of Hollywood. Never thought anyone would ever have the balls to do that but im glad it was him❤ thanks ricky for saying what we are all thinking. I take my hat off to him👊🥃.

[@JacobSilverlake]

Ricky is a legend, I first watched his show when I was about 19 (foreigner story coming up), at first he didn't impress me but there was something about him that made me curious so I grabbed my Polish-English dictionary and started researching... Yup, we didn't have Google back then you had to speak to other people in order to find out anything. And I loved it, bless this man and his comedy because he can lift you up in a matter of seconds with one sentence.

[@ubuedro]

Great video about Ricky's life and impact. I love his movie three invention of lying and I think it really shows how deep and simple he can be at the same time. Great virtue. Also afterlife

[@luislulu2.048]

Ricky Gervais is undoubtedly a comedy genius. I absolutely love Stephen and Karl. I listen to the XFM pods every night going to sleep. I’ve seen Ricky live twice and he was amazing. I love all their projects…I’ve seen them all. I’ve met Stephen in 2015 after a play he did called ‘The Mentalists’ he took 15 mins after a two man play to chat with me. He was such a nice guy. I hope to meet Ricky and Karl one day too, to complete the trifecta of comedy goats! ❤️

[@Eric-zo8wo]

0:21: 🎥 This video is about the rise of Ricky Gervais, an unlikely superstar who became one of the most influential voices of our time. 3:42: 🎙 The video discusses the experience of using Squarespace for a brand and the challenges faced at a radio station. 7:34: 💡 The Office was shot documentary style, emulating '90s docu-soaps, and turned the format into one of the backbones of comedies. 11:48: 🎤 Ricky Gervais discusses his early days in comedy and his unexpected success. 14:48: 🎥 The video discusses the cultural rift between progressive and traditional viewpoints on shows like The Office and the importance of Ricky Gervais' speech at the Golden Globe Awards. Recapped using Tammy AI

[@lukecat3825]

Hollywood may hate him, but the rest of the world loves him. He is a true funny man that never backs down. ❤

[@spookydigit]

They don't like him because he calls them out on everything and how stupid the whole spectacle is. He also has morals. That is something they do not like beacuse he won't sell his soul for fame and fortune. He's built everything himself.

[@nafisahg.6509]

I’m in genuine shock that he was a pop star wannabe. I’m going to conduct an exhaustive search for any and every single clip, snippet or full video of Ricky and his band performing. Thank you for this very informative video!

[@dracotias]

The best way I could describe Ricky is that he's the closest thing modern comedy has to a Court Jester. Part of their role involved bringing news to the king that no one else could/would because they'd likely lose their head if the tried.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Spot on!

[@appocalypsechild]

See that would be true if he also didn't talk a wild amount of shit

[@louiseparker1915]

Bang on!

[@Adamjewell]

such a role model. And one of the most funny comedians because of his insight into human behaviour. He is honest to his internal self and brave in using that as the source of his comedy, because people that are not as in touch with this will see it on face value as simply offensive. But to expose the hypocrisy and inauthentic aspects of certain parts of our society is important to keep us on a positive path.

[@gw7477]

"To lead the orchestra, you've got to turn your back on the audience." That's perfect

[@josh335]

"To lead the orchestra you got to turn your back on the audience" might is an incredibly underrated quote, and an amazing piece of advice.

[@dancoughtrey]

Ricky’s performance as David Brent is one of the best comedy acting performances out there, and it’s especially impressive that he had no previous experience or training in acting.

[@marygembczyk]

I’m not a brit, but I loved most of Ricky’s performances whether it was comedy, acting or even in interviews. Never would’ve thought he was hated!

[@crackedhelm4292]

He called them on their bullshit, of course they hate him. Hell, he outplayed them too; public announcement so that if his reputation was targeted (or worse) hollywood would the prime suspect. Anything else they could have done would seem petty and end up rousing public opinion against them. Mr. Gervais spat in hollywoods face, casually walked away, and all they could do was steam in anger until they got home, and "beat" the poor foreign kid they have locked in the basement. If you couldn't tell, I am a fan of his work.

[@ikelewis9216]

Best comedian in a long long time. Tells it like it is. Love this guy. A REAL TALENT.

[@zombl337og]

Ricky is a hilarious madman, and we need more people like him to say what we're all thinking.

[@waternineeightlotus2869]

Why are intelligent people considered "mad"? 🤔

[@zombl337og]

​@@waternineeightlotus2869I meant it like he's edgy and doesn't care, not that he's insane

[@waternineeightlotus2869]

@@zombl337og it just reminds me of the most intelligent people in the past. Scientists, inventors, etc. A lot were declared mad and ended up for the rest of their lives in insane asylums. Years later, we realised they were exceptional. Now a day's that would be hard to find. Welcome to the planet of devolution.

[@jase276]

Because there are more morons in the world than there are intelligent people. Intelligent people don't feel the primal need to band together, they're immune to mob mentality. And if you don't conform to the majority, you'll be targeted and weeded out. Tale as old as time. @@waternineeightlotus2869

[@Nihilism4U]

Ricky is one of the biggest most arrogant lying hypocrites in Hollywood that is why they are paying him the big bucks

[@ComboMuster]

Ricky always been himself never tried to be something else. He exposed the celebrity world as the pompous fake creatures they are. Plus he is a genius comedian😄😄😄

[@smcauley600]

he is one

[@yatzyart]

He'll go down as one of the greatest! Still more stuff to be made by this man and I'm looking forward to it. Thanks, Ricky

[@jphillips7083]

Hey just so all of you content creators know? We really love your work We don't give a fuck about square space or grammarly or patreon or any of that crap.... I'm glad we had this talk.

[@kulturfreund6631]

Great character. One of the most enjoyable and uplifting people in that industry.