Peabody Awards Feature Political Speeches by Kimmel, Gilroy
The 86th Peabody Awards ceremony on Sunday night featured political remarks from several winners. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host Jimmy Kimmel thanked President Donald Trump with nicknames including “Pumpkin McPornhumper” and noted that he was suspended by ABC after FCC threats. “Andor” creator Tony Gilroy urged the crowd to fight against fascism, saying “fuck the empire.” Mo Amer hosted the event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, noting the heavy subject matter including war crimes in Gaza. Other speakers included Joseph Patel, who warned about the erosion of free speech and called for freedom for Palestine, and Sterlin Harjo, who spoke about his ancestors’ survival of genocide. PBS Kids received the institutional award, with its senior VP saying “We were defunded, but we are not defeated.” Entertainment earned 11 of the 34 awards.
What’s reported
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” won a Peabody award among 34 winners.
Kimmel was suspended by ABC last fall after threats from the FCC.
In his speech, Kimmel called Trump “Pumpkin McPornhumper” and other nicknames.
Tony Gilroy said “If you’re not willing to fight… there’s an asshole ready to come in and take it away.”
Mo Amer hosted the ceremony at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Sunday.
Joseph Patel accepted an award for “Sly Lives!” and said “Fuck Trump, fuck ICE and free Palestine.”
Sterlin Harjo received the Peabody trailblazer award and spoke about U.S. government genocide against Native Americans.
PBS Kids senior VP Sarah DeWitt said “We were defunded, but we are not defeated.”
The ceremony was the 86th Peabody Awards.
Key figures
Jimmy Kimmel (talk show host and winner)
Tony Gilroy (creator of “Andor”)
Mo Amer (comedian, host)
Joseph Patel (producer for “Sly Lives! (AKA the Burden of Black Genius)”)
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (director, not present)
Sterlin Harjo (Peabody trailblazer award winner)
Sarah DeWitt (PBS Kids senior VP and general manager)
Ben Affleck (presenter)
Halle Bailey (presenter)
Matt Groening (presenter)
James L. Brooks (Peabody industry icon winner)
Ethan Hawke (presenter)
Sources: Variety
