Bill Maher says 'woke' Hollywood dislikes that he can speak freely

On his 'Club Random' podcast Maher said he has been nominated for 33 Emmys but rarely wins and blamed 'woke' Hollywood for disliking his free speech; he was nominated at the Golden Globes for stand-up and lost to Ricky Gervais.

Bill Maher discussed awards and industry reactions during a recent episode of his "Club Random" podcast with actor Joel Edgerton. The interview was recorded before the Golden Globes ceremony where both were nominees. Maher said he has been nominated for 33 Emmys and suggested the industry does not give him trophies because he "speaks freely." He attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television and did not win. Key points: - The comments were made on Maher’s "Club Random" podcast in a conversation with Joel Edgerton. - Maher said he has received 33 Emmy nominations and that he rarely wins those awards. - He said he "speaks freely" and described Hollywood as "woke" and hostile to that stance. - Maher was a Golden Globes nominee for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television and lost to Ricky Gervais. - He previously won an Emmy in 2014 as an executive producer for HBO’s documentary series "Vice." Summary: The remarks underline ongoing public debate about expression and recognition in the entertainment industry. Undetermined at this time.