Summary
- Scorsese and De Niro had a positive reaction to Gervais' controversial humor at the Golden Globes in 2020.
- Gervais mercilessly roasted stars like Scorsese, De Niro, and Felicity Huffman, with only a few appreciating his jokes.
- Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro have collaborated on ten iconic films, starting with 1973's "Mean Streets."
Ricky Gervais mercilessly roasted celebrities at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, but only Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro had a positive reaction. Gervais has always embraced controversy, consistently supporting his provocative and often offensive humor. He once mercilessly mocked a celebrity interviewer by calling them "sweaty", "smelly", and "lummox."
In another instance, he criticized Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show for being insincere, launching into a tirade after Fallon made a comment that Gervais thought to be “fake.” He first took the stage as host of the Golden Globes in January 2010, returning for the ceremonies in 2011, 2012, then again in 2016 and 2020.
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Gervais approached these opportunities without holding back, except for a moment of hesitation before delivering a Scientology joke targeting Tom Cruise and John Travolta. The British comedian also publicly stated that he never regrets any of his jokes, with the sole exception being one he made about Tim Allen’s career in 2011. Given his unfiltered nature, it is understandable that most celebrities aren't fans of Gervais’ brand of humor. Long-time collaborators and friends Scorsese and De Niro were the exceptions, however, when they took their licks at the 2020 Golden Globes with great grace.
Martin Scorsese And Robert De Niro Laughed Off Ricky Gervais’ Jokes About Them
Ricky Gervais went after everyone when he hosted the Golden Globe Awards in January 2020, and Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro were no exception. The director found himself at the center of Gervais’ humor due to his infamous comments about the MCU. He quipped, "Martin Scorsese, the greatest living director, made the news for his controversial comments about the Marvel franchise. He said that they're not real cinema, and they remind him of theme parks.”
“I agree,” Gervais continued, before adding, “Although I don't know what he's doing hanging around theme parks. He's not big enough to go on the rides, is he?” This jest made a playful nod to Scorsese's height, who stands at 5’ 4.” While the room erupted in laughter, the filmmaker himself just nodded, seemingly in agreement with Gervais’ observations, and showcasing his ability to take a joke.
Gervais also took aim at The Irishman, the 2019 movie directed by Scorsese and starring De Niro, among others. Unlike many others at the event that night, who scowled or shifted uneasily in their seats under the glare of the comic’s sharp humor, Scorsese and De Niro just let the jokes roll off their backs.
Ricky Gervais Also Made Fun Of Felicity Huffman And The Hollywood Foreign Press
Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese were not the only ones on the receiving end of Ricky Gervais' sharp remarks on Golden Globe night 2020. Gervais began his monologue with a nod to his controversial reputation, humorously pointing out, "Kevin Hart was fired from the Oscars because of some offensive tweets... Hello?" as he pointed at himself. He continued, "Lucky for me, the Hollywood Foreign Press could barely speak English. And they've no idea what Twitter is. So I got offered this gig by fax.”
Gervais then went on to highlight the irony of the glamorous Hollywood event, saying, “But you all look lovely, all dolled up, you came here in your limos. I came in a limo tonight, and the license plate was made by Felicity Huffman,” referencing the actress' involvement in the college admissions scandal. He added, "So now it's her daughter [that] I feel sorry for. That must be the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to her, and her dad was in Wild Hogs!”
Martin Scorsese And Robert De Niro Have Worked On Ten Films Together
In the pantheon of director-actor duos that are completely inseparable, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro would in all likelihood be somewhere near the very top of that list. Since their first collaboration in 1973, the pair have worked together on ten feature films and one short film, many of which are often ranked among the greatest movies of all time.
All Martin Scorsese And Robert De Niro Big-Screen Collaborations
| Film | Release Date | Box Office |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Streets | October 14, 1973 | $3 million |
| Taxi Driver | February 9, 1976 | $28.6 million |
| New York, New York | June 21, 1977 | $16.4 million |
| Raging Bull | December 19, 1980 | $23.4 million |
| The King of Comedy | February 18, 1983 | $2.5 million |
| Goodfellas | September 19, 1990 | $47.1 million |
| Cape Fear | November 15, 1991 | $182.3 million |
| Casino | November 22, 1995 | $116.1 million |
| The Irishman | November 1, 2019 | $8 million |
| Killers of the Flower Moon | October 20, 2023 | $156.8 million |
Their journey began when they were introduced by director Brian De Palma, and truly took flight with the gangster film Mean Streets. The 1973 picture revolved around a small-time gangster living in Little Italy. Mean Streets would eventually be selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1997, for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
This initial collaboration laid the groundwork for a series of iconic films by Scorsese and starring De Niro. The most notable others include Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Casino, The Irishman, and in 2023, Killers of the Flower Moon.
