Want to know what is Ricky Gervais’ net worth in 2022? Ricky Gervais made a name for himself in the industry as a successful comedian, actor, director, and writer. The show was later picked up and remade in an American version as well. The comedic genius and meticulous actor has bagged as many as 7 BAFTA AWARDS, three Golden Globes, and two Primetime Emma Awards.
The actor was also included in the Time 100 list of the World’s Most Influential People in 2010. Apart from creating shows and acting, the comedian is often appearing in several stand-up shows as well. The comedian is known for his bittersweet humor and creation of feel-good shows over the years. The comedian recently made headlines after his newest Netflix special Super Nature came under fire for its content that many have called out for being transphobic. Let us take a look at all the details and lesser-known facts about Ricky Gervais’ net worth in 2022.
What is Ricky Gervais’ Net Worth in 2022?
Ricky Gervais’ net worth in 2022 is estimated to be something around $140 million. Ricky Gervais is the creator, executive producer, director, and writer of the feel-good Netflix comedy series, After Life. As he plays the role of a grieving widower, Tony Johnson, the content of the Netflix series has been highly applauded by critics and fans alike. He had earlier written and directed the British comedy series, Derek which is also streaming on Netflix. Ricky Gervais has taken up the lead role of a 50-year-old care worker.
Last year, Ricky Gervais launched a paid-for audio series, called, Absolutely Mental, of his conversations with philosopher Sam Harris. Season 2 was soon launched in 2021, which was soon followed by season 3 in March 2022. The actor and comedian are known for his bold sense of humor which has often been a part of the controversy. The actor has also opened up about his relationship with Jane Fallon and how even admitted back in 2019 that he can’t live without Jane and would be devastated if the two weren’t together but marriage or having kids is not on the cards for the two.
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He Opens Up About His Stand Up Shows and More!
The popular comedian recently opened up about humor during his newest appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert where he promoted his Netflix special Super Nature. Gervais explained that he deals with taboo subjects because he wants to take the audience to a place it hasn’t been before. Take a look as Gervais promotes his newest Netflix special on social media. It is currently streaming on Netflix.
The award winning, record breaking #SuperNature now streaming on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/SR0WFCJODs
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) June 6, 2022
As the popular comedian explained how people get offended when they mistake the subject of a joke with the actual target and smart people know one can deal with anything. The Office creator further said he explains the concept of irony as a joke at the start of his new show, and it is just to warn them and they get it. He believes that he laughs about terrifying bad things and that’s why comedians are obsessed with death and it’s an inoculation to the real things that are going to happen. The statement comes after the newest special was backlashed by many on social media.
Ricky Gervais’ Netflix Special Receives Backlash!
Ricky Gervais has recently come under fire after he was heavily criticized over jokes about transgender people in his latest Netflix stand-up special. The Derek creator’s newest show SuperNature began streaming earlier this week, and many quickly condemned over jokes about the trans community featured throughout his set and called it out for being transphobic.
Netflix earlier came under fire over the comments made in Dave Chappelle’s stand-up special towards the end of last year. During his show The Closer, the popular comedian argued that gender is a fact and further said he was “team TERF”, an acronym for a trans-exclusionary radical feminist. Ricky Gervais is facing similar backlash for his newest set.
