The host of this year’s Golden Globes took a shot at the Church of Scientology and referenced its longtime leader’s allegedly missing wife on Tuesday night.
And actress Leah Remini, a prominent former Scientologist who has spoken extensively about her experiences in the church as a younger woman, appeared to enjoy the reference! Jerrod Carmichael was tasked with hosting the annual awards show’s 80th turn on Tuesday.
For it, he delivered a great performance. But along the way, he made one eyebrow-raising joke about Tom Cruise, Scientology leader David Miscavige, and David’s partner Shelly Miscavige, who has not been accounted for publicly in over a decade. Related: Leah Speaks Out About Kirstie Alley’s Death After Years-Long Feud Over Scientology The joke in question went down while Carmichael was on stage alone during one segment of the evening’s events.
He was awkwardly holding three Golden Globe awards in his hands when the camera cut to him. Speaking directly to the camera as the in-house audience looked on, the comedian cracked: Whoa!
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