In the wake of the Will Smith controversy and the call for him to return his oscar.
Just over one week ago, disgraced comedian Louis C.K. won a Grammy. Well, perhaps before the Grammys, one could describe him as "disgraced."
In 2017, in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations by five women, C.K. was swiftly dropped by his agent, publicist and manager. Netflix, HBO and FX — where he had a lucrative overall deal and was executive producer of four shows — cut ties with the comedian.
The women had accused C.K. of exposing himself and masturbating in front of them, which C.K. admitted to doing and apologised.
After his mainstream career was derailed, C.K. quietly re-emerged with new stand-up material at comedy clubs in 2018.
Though he was no longer being hired by major Hollywood networks and studios, C.K. created his own work and his fans followed. Last year, he embarked on a 24-city nationwide, sold-out comedy tour.
In 2020, he released a special for $7.99 on his own website, Sincerely, Louis C.K., where he poked fun and downplayed his own sexual misconduct. That special won him the Grammy for best comedy album last week, his third in the category and fourth nomination.
In response to his award, one of his victims came forward and said
"It's such bulls--t. What is wrong with people?" Wolov cracks. "Wouldn't it be nice if people would not be rewarded for bad behaviour? But what are you supposed to do? These people voted for him. I guess that's what happens when comedy and music comes together."
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12 Apr 2022, 8:56 pm
