Maher added that “Hollywood loved” the idea of breaking down a major cultural barrier and having “a person, who was a trans person” win the Oscar for best actress. Maher went on to praise Gascón’s performance saying, “God bless her, she did a great job.”

Bill Maher is saying "cancel culture" is still thriving during a conversation with David Sedaris on Real Time with Bill Maher.

Bill Maher claims that 'cancel culture' influenced the 2025 Oscars, suggesting that Emilia Pérez was the frontrunner until resurfaced tweets from its star, Karla Sofía Gascón, caused backlash. Maher argues that Hollywood distanced itself,

There are people who say cancel culture isn’t a real thing and I would say to them, ‘It just happened at the Oscars,'" the host said on HBO's 'Real Time.'

Anora may have cleaned up at the Oscars, but Bill Maher has said the night belonged to 'Emilia Perez' at The Oscars. The comic has insisted ‘Anora’ won over ‘Emilia Pérez’ at the Oscars because the 'cancel culture is still with us.

On Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday night, Maher commented on Sunday's Oscars ceremony. He took the opportunity to argue that cancel culture is still thriving, despite claims h

Bill Maher took aim at "cancel culture" during a discussion with David Sedaris on Friday’s episode of Real Time with Bill Maher. The HBO host and comedian argued that cancel culture has significantly evolved,