At the Golden Globes, comedian Joe Koy brought uproarious laughter to the audience with his sharp-witted jokes, particularly taking aim at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
As a Filipino American comedy star, Koy fearlessly embraced his role as the host for the annual awards ceremony, where luminaries like Oppenheimer's Robert Downey Jr. and stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun were celebrated.
Displaying great enthusiasm on stage, Koy spared no one, teasing Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, and 'Saltburn' actor Barry Koken before directing his comedic flair towards Harry and Meghan.
In a surprising revelation, Koy humorously disclosed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would continue to rake in millions from Netflix for essentially doing nothing. The crowd erupted in laughter as Koy cheekily remarked, "Turns out Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will still get paid millions of dollars for doing absolutely nothing, and that's just by Netflix. I have a deal too." The camera zoomed in on Netflix's CEO Ted Sarandos, capturing the lighthearted moment when even the streaming giant's leader couldn't help but laugh at the hosts' clever quip about the Sussex duo's lucrative deal.
Shortly after Koy's remarks, reactions flooded in from viewers. One person noted that Harry and Meghan were playfully called out at the Golden Globes, emphasizing Koy's comment on their multi-million dollar Netflix deal. Another viewer highlighted the presence of the "Suits" cast in the audience, questioning if Koy was aware before making his Prince Harry and Meghan Markle joke. Meanwhile, a third person appreciated the shade thrown by Koy and playfully labeled Harry and Meghan a "joke."
Koy's jesting comments touched on the Netflix documentary released in December 2022, where Harry and Meghan discussed their decision to step back from royal duties. The past year had been challenging for the couple, facing obstacles both professionally and personally. While Harry's memoir became a bestseller, their Spotify podcast deal faced setbacks, and their charity, Archewell, experienced a notable drop in donations.
As the couple enters a new year, critics hope for a fresh approach. Despite facing criticism and challenges, Harry and Meghan seem determined to take a different direction, focusing on quality over quantity. Moving forward, the couple aims to refrain from speaking negatively about the monarchy, signaling a desire to move on and embrace new opportunities with a focus on a strategic and thoughtful approach.
