- Seth Meyers blasted Harvey Weinstein as he got Golden Globes awards going
- He cracked awkward jokes about movie mogul Weinstein and Kevin Spacey
- ‘Good evening ladies and remaining gentlemen,’ Meyers began his monologue
Seth Meyers blasted Harvey Weinstein as he got the Golden Globes awards underway with a bang.
The awards show’s host tackled the Hollywood sex abuse scandal full-on as he cracked awkward jokes about disgraced movie mogul Weinstein and House of Cards actor Kevin Spacey.
Late night host Meyers’ opening monologue didn’t take long to address the scandal, as he said: ‘Good evening ladies and remaining gentlemen.’
He later added: ‘Harvey Weinstein isn’t here tonight because I’ve heard rumors that he’s crazy and difficult to work with.
‘But don’t worry, he’ll be back in 20 years when he becomes the first person ever booed during the In Memoriam.’
As the gathered stars groaned, he added: ‘It will sound like that.’
Seth Meyers blasted Harvey Weinstein as he got the Golden Globes awards underway with a bang
There were audible gasps from stars in the audience – most of whom had worn black in support of the Time’s Up movement – as Meyers continued to lay into the likes of Weinstein.
‘It’s 2018: Marijuana is legal and sexual harassment finally isn’t,’ the host added, to applause.
It was never going to be an easy gig for Meyers, but he received warm applause from the crowd despite a series of awkward jokes about the ongoing scandal in Hollywood.
‘A lot of people thought it would be more appropriate for a woman to host tonight’s show, and they might be right, but if it makes you feel any better I have absolutely no power in Hollywood,’ Meyers said.
Slammed: Weinstein and Spacey were both the subject of Meyers’ jokes as he kicked off the awards ceremony