The 2024 Golden Globes witnessed a moment of humorous roasting courtesy of host Jo Koy, who didn’t shy away from poking fun at the absent Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry. Despite the royal couple’s absence, Koy’s opening speech added a touch of playful mockery to the evening, extending the humor to encompass the ‘rich, white, and dysfunctional’ Royal Family.
As Hollywood A-listers graced the red carpet, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry opted to skip the 2024 Golden Globes. However, their absence didn’t go unnoticed, and Jo Koy seized the opportunity to deliver a lighthearted jab, focusing on the couple’s lucrative Netflix deal. Koy quipped, “Harry and Meghan Markle got paid millions for doing absolutely nothing. And that’s just by Netflix.”
Jo Koy’s humor extended beyond the royal couple, encompassing the entire Royal Family. Taking aim at their Netflix deal, he playfully highlighted the irony with a witty remark: “Succession has nine nominations. Just a great series about a rich, white, dysfunctional family, all scheming — oh, wait, that’s The Crown. I’m sorry.”
In addition to the royal jokes, Jo Koy added a touch of humor targeting Taylor Swift, who attended the ceremony without her boyfriend Travis Kelce. Comparing the Golden Globes to the NFL, Koy humorously noted, “The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL — on the Golden Globes, fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift.”
Jo Koy’s comedic touch at the Golden Globes opening ceremony brought laughter to the star-studded event, with Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and The Royal Family becoming unexpected subjects of his playful banter. While the jokes were delivered in good spirits, they added an entertaining element to an already glamorous evening, showcasing Jo Koy’s ability to infuse wit into Hollywood’s most celebrated awards night.
