James Franco Says Ricky Gervais 'Bombed' At Golden Globes
Posted on Feb 26, 2011 @ 04:00AM
James Franco didn't appreciate Ricky Gervais' offer to help him with his hosting duties on Oscar night.
After learning that Gervais posted a sample monologue for him and Anne Hathaway on his blog, the actor hit back at the British comedian by criticizing his performance at the Golden Globes.
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"He did his award show and he bombed. Why is he trying to get in on ours?" Franco told E!
"Horrible. His lines weren't good on the Golden Globes," Franco added. "Why does he want to do our lines?"
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Gervais started the spat by writing: "Good luck to James Franco and Anne Hathaway at the Oscars on Sunday. I know how nervous they must be right now….They will do an absolutely fantastic job and don't need my help, but I've written a little opening in case they have a few minutes to fill."
After his initial shock at the idea that Gervais was jumping in on his Oscar turf, the nominated actor read the Brit comic's entire blog and actually thought some of the suggested jokes were good.
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"I'll use some of these lines. Thanks, Ricky," Franco's now said.
Gervais, meanwhile, posted a new blog Saturday morning hoping to put out the feud fires.
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"Amazingly some people thought that I wrote that intro to the Oscars, in the hope it might actually be used. Hilarious. I am still shocked by the existence of such stupidity in the world. As if I seriously thought if would ever be considered. It's not like I sent it to the academy or even imagined they would read it. I did it for a laugh on my blog."
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Ricky did a good job at the Golden Globes. He was a comedic version of Dr. Phil. He told it like it is and let the public know the truth about a lot of the big shots in Hollywood. People need to get a thicker skin.
Posted Sun, 02/27/2011 - 3:24pm
JAMES U R SO FULL OF YRSELF-Ricky has it over U 100% - GROW UP - you will BOMB big time tonite - & will bB a memory after tomorrow. GO AWAY JEALOUS BRAT
Posted Sun, 02/27/2011 - 1:57pm
I loved Ricky at the Globes, he made the show FUN ! Am a big fan of Ricky's, he just is too funny....
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 10:36pm
Ricky was sooo funny hosting the Globes.. I laughed so much. People need to get a sense of humor for heavens sake!! I am a huge Ricky fan...
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 10:33pm
gervais is the funniest... loved the golden globes...
hollywood tight a$$es just don't get it...
maybe that's why comedies never even make the oscar lists
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 8:54pm
He was great! And more than one host can be great, ya know? That means you too can succeed!
Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 6:05pm
I'm pretty sure Franco is in on the "Gervais vs. Hollywood" joke. Ricky was hilarious at the Globes and only a few notoriously sensitive celebrities (and we all know who) were actually offended.
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 5:15pm
Ricky was AWESOME! He rocked it and rocks everything!!!
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 5:05pm
Franco, Gervais did an outstanding job. Better get a thicker skin. Tomorrow will be a real snoozefest. The general public is sick of your inflated egos and salaries. STFU
Posted Sat, 02/26/2011 - 3:45pm