Brendan Gleeson

A skit of Irish actors Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson on NBC's Saturday Night Live has come in for criticism ahead of tonight's Oscars in Los Angeles.

[Read more on The 95th Academy Awards](https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/oscars/) They haven’t even started drinking yet." The hosts of the popular entertainment programme introduced actors posing as stars of The Banshees of Inisherin, and began to conduct an interview as the crowd applauded.

“I'm told that we have the stars of The Banshees of Inisherin, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson,” Gardner says, with Mikey Day and Molly Kearny then appearing ...

“Not the Irish alcoholic trope in reference to an actor who is very open about his journey with sobriety. There is also the enormously tricky notion of ending on ‘we haven’t started drinking yet’ when Colin Farrell famously went into rehab 20 years ago. Get in the bin,” one tweet read. Another commenter wrote: “One more thing on this #SNL crap. The clip was circulated on Twitter on Sunday with viewers hitting out at the “wildly offensive” portrayal of Irish people in the sketch. [Isobel Lewis](/author/isobel-lewis) Comments [Saturday Night Live](/topic/saturday-night-live) has come under fire for using “offensive” [stereotypes](/topic/stereotypes) about [Irish](/topic/irish) people in a sketch featuring impersonations of [Colin Farrell](/topic/colin-farrell) and [Brendan Gleeson](/topic/brendan-gleeson).

US comedy show Saturday Night Live has been blasted for portraying "tired cultural stereotypes" in a skit with comedians portraying actors Colin Farrell and ...

Would you consider it ok to reduce and mock any other nationality or accent like this? Twitter user Declan Cashin said: "I’m sincere when I say that this is horribly offensive. They haven’t even started drinking yet."

During the 3.5 minute sketch, the crew portrayed Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as unintelligible due to their language and accent — with the punchline being ...

Jokes about Irish and Jewish people written to stereotypes and prejudices. The writers should be embarrassed." The writers and performers forhave been criticised for a set of "offensive" jokes about Ireland during a skit ahead of the Oscars.

Castmates Brendan Gleeson and Lady Gaga shared a brief hug and kiss on the Oscars carpet while filming for their highly anticipated Joker sequel continues.

His role in the anticipated sequel, which saw Phoenix nab the Academy Award for best actor in 2020, is not yet known as the project remains shrouded in mystery. Meanwhile, Rihanna and Lady Gaga will go head to head at the Oscars for best original song. Castmates Brendan Gleeson and Lady Gaga shared a brief hug and kiss on the Oscars carpet while filming for their highly anticipated Joker sequel continues.

In a move that shocked literally everyone, Brendan Gleeson and Lady Gaga locked lips on the Oscars red carpet. After bumping into each other at the ...

In the film, Joaquin Phoenix will revive his role as the Joker, and Todd Phillips will return as director. Gaga and Gleeson are set to co-star in Joker: Folie à Deux, a sequel to the 2019 hit film, Joker. [Gaga](https://www.elle.com.au/fashion/lady-gaga-new-york-italian-glamour-fashion-25684)stunned on the carpet in a black gown featuring a corseted bodice and drop waist, by Versace.

Lady Gaga is performing her nominated song, 'Hold My Hand,' during the ceremony.

In the meantime, keep checking back into [ETonline.com](http://etonline.com/) for complete [Oscars coverage](https://www.etonline.com/awards/oscars) including all the night's [big winners](https://www.etonline.com/2023-oscars-the-complete-winners-list-197956). [a last-minute decision](https://www.etonline.com/lady-gaga-to-perform-at-2023-oscars-after-all-will-sing-her-nominated-song-from-top-gun-maverick) to sing "Hold My Hand," her Oscar-nominated single from the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack at Sunday's ceremony. Lady Gaga graced the red carpet in a stunning black gown with a sheer bodice and dropped waist. [2023 Oscars: The Complete Winners List](https://www.etonline.com/2023-oscars-the-complete-winners-list-197956) [Oscars 2023: Ana de Armas, Michelle Yeoh and More Stun in Bridal Chic](https://www.etonline.com/oscars-2023-fashion-ana-de-armas-michelle-yeoh-and-more-stun-in-bridal-chic-200752) [Guillermo del Toro Thanks 'Love of My Life' Kim Morgan After Oscar Win](https://www.etonline.com/guillermo-del-toro-thanks-love-of-my-life-kim-morgan-after-2023-oscar-win-200754) [Watch Emily Blunt Crash Dwayne Johnson’s Oscars Interview (Exclusive)](https://www.etonline.com/media/videos/watch-emily-blunt-crash-dwayne-johnsons-oscars-interview-exclusive-200751) [2023 Academy Awards](https://abc.com/shows/oscars) hosted by Jimmy Kimmel airs live on Sunday, March 12 starting at 8 p.m. [Lady Gaga](https://www.etonline.com/people/lady-gaga) took her time at the 2023 Oscars red carpet on Sunday, stopping to share a kiss with Banshees of Inisherin star [Brendan Gleeson](https://www.etonline.com/people/brendan-gleeson), before heading in for her scheduled ceremony performance.

Oscar nominees, Lady Gaga & Brendan Gleeson got cozy & even shared a friendly smooch while on the red carpet at the ceremony on Mar. 12!

[Everything Everywhere All at Once](https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-award-wins-5046222/) star [Michelle Yeoh](https://hollywoodlife.com/tag/michelle-yeoh/), 60, and Oscar-winner [Jamie Lee Curtis](https://hollywoodlife.com/celeb/jamie-lee-curtis/), 64. [Top Gun: Maverick](https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/top-gun-2-4500139/). [see-through black gown](https://hollywoodlife.com/2023/03/12/lady-gaga-oscars-2023-dress-performance-photos/). While on the [red carpet](https://hollywoodlife.com/pics/oscars-red-carpet-2023-photos-academy-awards/), the “Hold My Hand” hitmaker posed alongside Brendan and puckered up [for a kiss](https://hollywoodlife.com/pics/celebrities-kissing-pics-photos/) on the lips. Gaga is most recently known to [be dating](https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/lady-gaga-boyfriend-history-4690080/) Michael Polansky. [Oscar](https://hollywoodlife.com/tag/oscars/) winner, [Lady Gaga](https://hollywoodlife.com/celeb/lady-gaga/), 36, initially had too busy of a schedule to attend the [2023 ceremony](https://hollywoodlife.com/pics/oscars-2023-photos-academy-awards-highlights/), she made a surprise appearance after all and even kissed [The Banshees of Inisherin](https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/the-banshees-of-inisherin-award-wins-2023-5011534/) star [Brendan Gleeson](https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-brendan-gleeson-4863229/), 67, on Mar.

Saturday Night Live has seen a torrent of criticism directed its way. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson both feature but not many laughs do.

But Ireland as a country is so much more than this, with the success of Irish film The Banshees of Inisherin case in point of that fact. I really do my best not to be over-sensitive about representations of Irishness. But the bit at 59' here on Gleeson and Farrell? 'Would you consider it ok to reduce and mock any other nationality or accent like this? You should be embarrassed.' The skit has drawn the ire of Irish viewers in particular, with their depiction of a red carpet interview of Banshees of Inisherin stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson critiqued for its portrayal of Irishness.

'The 1980s called and they want their Irish stereotype jokes back,' one viewer wrote.

There is also the enormously tricky notion of ending on ‘we haven’t started drinking yet’ when Colin Farrell famously went into rehab 20 years ago. “Not the Irish alcoholic trope in reference to an actor who is very open about his journey with sobriety. Get in the bin,” one tweet read. Another commenter wrote: “One more thing on this #SNL crap. [read all the nominees here](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2023-movie-nominations-b2299076.html) and [follow The Independent’s live blog here](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2023-start-time-carpet-colour-latest-b2298987.html). [Saturday Night Live](/topic/saturday-night-live) has come under fire for using “offensive” [stereotypes](/topic/stereotypes) about [Irish](/topic/irish) people [in a sketch featuring impersonations](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2023-winners-best-picture-latest-news-b2299486.html) of [Colin Farrell](/topic/colin-farrell) and [Brendan Gleeson](/topic/brendan-gleeson).

Lady Gaga and Irish actor Brendan Gleeson shared a hug and a kiss on the lips while walking the champagne carpet at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in LA on ...

Keeravaani, lyrics by Chandrabose - WINNER The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse - WINNER Mark Weingarten, James H. Volker Bertelmann - All Quiet on the Western Front - WINNER He said: 'So this is what the multiverse looks like. Goldbeck and Ernestine Hipper - All Quiet on the Western Front - WINNER James Friend - All Quiet on the Western Front - WINNER This is proof to dream big and dreams do come true. All Quiet on the Western Front - WINNER Going for a bare-faced look. Brendan Fraser - The Whale - WINNER ](/tvshowbiz/article-11851401/Oscars-red-carpet-2023-celebrities-best-looks.html)

Brendan Gleeson had an excellent reaction as Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel made a pretty outdated quip about the 'fighting Irish' at this year's ceremony.

It wasn't all disappointment and bad jokes for the Irish this year. Farrell was quick to hit back with, "I'd like him to go on YouTube and check out the SNL skit from last night!" We have nominees from every corner of Dublin." However, the cast of Martin McDonagh's film still seemed to enjoy themselves amongst the festivities last night. [opening monologue](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoM-64EkchU&ab_channel=JimmyKimmelLive) as he took hosting duties. "Five Irish actors are nominated tonight, which means the odds of another fight on stage just went way up."

Lady Gaga played a love game at the 2023 Oscars when she gave her "Joker: Folie à Deux" co-star Brendan Gleeson a kiss on the champagne carpet Sunday night.

Once the person took a nasty spill, the “Poker Face” crooner immediately came to his aid. [singing the track ](https://nypost.com/2023/03/12/lady-gaga-brings-down-the-house-at-oscars-2023/)during the ceremony, after previously announcing she was [unable](https://nypost.com/2023/03/09/why-lady-gaga-will-not-perform-at-the-2023-oscars/) to due to her busy filming schedule. [Ke Huy Quan scoring the Best Supporting Actor award ](https://pagesix.com/2023/03/12/ke-huy-quan-thanks-goonie-brother-for-life-jeff-cohen-at-2023-oscars/)for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and the Indian film “RRR” winning with Best Song “Naatu Naatu.” [Versace](https://pagesix.com/2023/03/12/lady-gaga-is-vampy-in-sheer-versace-on-oscars-2023-red-carpet/) gown and into ripped jeans and a T-shirt for her performance on the Oscars stage. [ 2023 Oscars](https://nypost.com/2023/03/12/oscars-2023-live-updates-full-list-of-winners-and-nominees/) when she gave her “Joker: Folie à Deux” co-star Brendan Gleeson an on-the-mouth smooch on the [champagne-colored carpet](https://nypost.com/2023/03/12/viewers-savage-oscars-new-champagne-colored-carpet-its-giving-cheap/). [added](https://twitter.com/denismotanul/status/1635082223161602050) about the lip lock, with one [snarking](https://twitter.com/Kairosis/status/1635101397078401025): “Lmao Brendan with his eyes opened.”