Wanda Sykes on Hosting the Oscars with Amy Schumer & Regina Hall and Writing with Mel Brooks

Wanda talks about being asked to host the Oscars with Amy Schumer and Regina Hall, convincing her mom not to come to the show, her wife Alex loving a red carpet, working with Mel Brooks on History of the World, Part II, and Wanda reads some jokes that Guillermo wrote for her for the Oscars.

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[Tonyhouse]

I genuinely feel like no matter how much applause Wanda gets, it’s not enough. She rocks.

[eg]

She's hilarious 😂. I love Wanda, one of my top 3 favorite female comedian.

[amitalati]

I love Wanda. Never fails to Make me smile. Just natural easy going humor. 🥰

[annaiorio]

She is so wonderful! Excellent guest and host! She was so sweet to Guillermo! She delivered the jokes sincerely and looked to the audience to gage their reactions! Just such a good sport!

[PokhrajRoy.]

Wanda is an icon, a legend and she is the moment. She’s an excellent and refreshing voice in comedy.

[thunderousapplause]

We LOVE Wanda!! Could listen to her talk all day.

[evenflowsteven]

I just have to say, it doesn’t get any better than Wanda Sykes.

[wonderlynhouse]

I love when Jimmy has Wanda on as a guest! They are SUPER funny together.

[ricardo]

Legend. Love her comedy. Still waiting to see her live. Brilliant woman as well, freaking fed nerd.

[hereigoagain]

"When he explains it, it really hits home." Genius. Love Wanda. My fave.

[staywellandstrong]

Loving Guillermo! Wanda's gazes are priceless! Jimmy is right - hold out for the bucks.

[MrsBungle]

Funny is just part of her being. Wanda can’t not be hilarious! I just love her & can’t wait for season 2 of The Upshaws!

[friedbergje]

Finally a prequel to History of the World part 3. So excited.

[roguerebel]

“If you don’t believe in same sex marriage then don’t marry somebody of the same sex” - Wanda Sykes😆🏳️‍🌈✌🏼

[maryrosekent]

I had no idea that Mel Brooks is still alive! I love him so much 🥰😍🥰

[daniel.j]

Wanda Sykes: I already decided I'm just going to steal an Oscar lol

[ericahall]

Wanda Sykes is my favorite comedian. The Oscar's will be a great event 2022!

[michaelbruchas]

Have always loved her voice.
Met her briefly - back when she was starting out.

[alfred]

I love Wanda Sykes. She is actually funny and makes me laugh with her jokes.

[a-bd]

History of the World is one of the best comedies i have ever seen hope Part 2 can live up to it !!