Wanda Sykes
| Born | March 7, 1964 |
| Hometown | Portsmouth, Virginia, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'2" (1.57m) |
| Spouse | Alex Niedbalski, Dave Hall |
| Children | Lucas Claude Sykes, Olivia Lou Sykes |
| Parents | Harry Ellsworth Sykes, Marion Louise Sykes |
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Jimmy Kimmel 'rejects offer to host the Oscars'
- Jimmy Kimmel has declined the chance to host the Academy Awards in 2025.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2024 | Golden Globe | Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television | Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer | Nominated |
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Jimmy Kimmel praises Chris Rock for 'staying cool' after Will Smith slap
Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel thinks Chris Rock "should be proud" for "staying cool" after being slapped by Will Smith at last year's Academy Awards.
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Wanda Sykes made a fan laugh 'so hard' they almost choked to death
Comedian Wanda Sykes has revealed she recently made a fan laugh "so hard" that they almost choked to death during her show.
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Regina Hall jokes Jimmy Kimmel needs protection at Oscars
Regina Hall jokes Jimmy Kimmel needs some protection to avoid a repeat of the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident at the Oscars.
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Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars for third time
The chat show host said ‘I am grateful to the Academy for asking me so quickly after everyone good said no’
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Gutsy to Wedding Season: the seven best shows to stream this week
A former First Lady finds the funny side of being famous and female, while a nuptial nightmare adds murder to the usual long list of wedding party anxieties
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Wanda Sykes: will we be laughing to You’ve Been Snooped On?
The comedian has her work cut out as host of Amazon’s Ring Nation, which sounds more ominous than entertaining
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Wanda Sykes and Jimmy Kimmel honour Norman Lear as he turns 100
Wanda Sykes and Jimmy Kimmel are among the celebrities who have honoured Norman Lear on his 100th birthday. The legendary writer/producer, who was involved in making '70s sitcoms All in the Family, One Day at a Time, The Jeffersons, and Good Times, turned the milestone age on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, comedy star Wanda praised Norman's commitment to diversity. "Happy Birthday Norman Lear, grateful for your indelible impact that continues to shape what we love about TV today," she wrote. "Y
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Wanda Sykes reveals if she'd ever host the Oscars again
Comedian Wanda Sykes has revealed why she has no intention of returning as Academy Awards host.
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Kim Kardashian among celebrities promoting National Gun Awareness Day in the US
The reality star has joined those who have spoken out against national firearm laws and government inaction.
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Wanda Sykes 'still traumatised' by Will Smith's Oscars slap
Wanda Sykes is still reeling from Will Smith's behaviour at the 2022 Academy Awards. During the ceremony on 27 March, the King Richard actor walked onto the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock after he compared his wife Jada Pinkett Smith - who has the medical condition alopecia - to G.I. Jane. Sykes co-hosted the event with Regina Hall and Amy Schumer, and as part of her comedy set at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida last week, revealed that it will take her
