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Marlon Wayans’ Name Flubs During Golden Globes Nominations Draw Online Backlash

The on-air slips renewed questions about preparation practices in handling global names.

Overview

  • Wayans co-led the Dec. 8 CBS livestream with Skye P. Marshall to unveil 2026 Golden Globes nominees.
  • He stumbled over multiple names, including K-pop composers for Golden, Ludwig Göransson, Jafar Panahi, Joel Edgerton, Elle Fanning and Ayo Edebiri.
  • Wayans acknowledged the difficulties with on-air jokes as Marshall delivered a smoother read, drawing comparisons between the presenters.
  • Critics on social media accused him of butchering names and showing poor preparation, while others suggested production issues such as missing phonetic guides or visibility problems.
  • The 83rd Golden Globe Awards are set for Jan. 11 on CBS and Paramount+, with Nikki Glaser hosting.