Marlon Wayansisn't hosting theGolden Globes, but perhaps he should've done his homework anyway.
The award-winning actor and comedian drew the ire of social media afterflubbing the namesof several celebrities during the2026 Golden Globes nominations announcementon Monday, Dec. 8. Wayans, 53, cohosted the ceremony alongside"Matlock"star Skye P. Marshall.
The "White Chicks" star notably struggled to pronounce the names of the composers for the"KPop Demon Hunters"soundtrack hit "Golden," which included Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-jae (Ejae) and Mark Sonnenblick.
Wayans quickly attempted to make light of his hosting faux pas. "Somebody's mama at home right now [is] going, 'What, who?'"
The comedian's troubles didn't end there, however. Wayans also botched household names such as"Sentimental Value"starElle Fanning, who was nominated for best supporting actress, and"The Bear"actressAyo Edebiri, who scored a best actress in a musical or comedy TV series nod for her role on the FX dramedy.
Meanwhile, Wayans' fellow presenter Marshall appeared to ace her hosting assignment, which prompted Wayans at one point to say, "You could read, girl. Damn!"
The83rd Golden Globe Awardswill air Jan. 11 and be hosted by comedianNikki Glaser. The ceremony is set toair live on CBS and stream on Paramount+(8 p.m. ET/5 PT).
Awards season is here! See which stars and films are nominated for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 11, 2026, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Actress in a drama: Eva Victor, "Sorry, Baby"" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Actor in a comedy or musical: Timothée Chalamet, "Marty Supreme"" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Actor in a comedy or musical: Lee Byung Hun, "No Other Choice"" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Golden Globe nominations 2026: See photos of top nominees, movies
Awards season is here! See which stars and films are nominated for the83rd Golden Globe Awardson Jan. 11, 2026, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Marlon Wayans blasted online after 'butchering' Golden Globes nominees' names
Despite Wayans' best efforts, the consensus was swift on the comedian's error-riddled hosting.
"Jesus Christ. Marlon Wayans making fun of the funny 'hard-to-pronounce' foreign names at the Golden Globes. Are we still doing this?"@DonaldClarke63wrote.
"Sorry to all the hard-working artists and film industry people who made dreams come true today just for Marlon Wayans to slaughter and butcher all your names,"@madrouterxcommented.
"Marlon Wayans mispronouncing international actors/production people and then made a mockery in all of them. I'm not surprised,"@popoynotwrote.
"Marlon Wayans butchering every single name like no matter what language,"@adneloraquipped alongside a GIF of someone laughing.
"Wow. Marlon Wayans just can't read,"@rendy_joneswrote. "He's thenew Lea Michele."
Contributing: Brian Truitt, USA TODAY
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Marlon Wayans roasted for Golden Globes nominees names flubs