Homophobia / Transphobia

In a 1991 interview with El Pais, Gibson made derogatory remarks about gay people. He faced continued criticism from the LGBTQ+ community over similar comments throughout the 1990s.

His 2021 Netflix special The Closer drew widespread criticism for jokes perceived as transphobic, including declaring himself "Team TERF." Netflix employees staged a walkout in protest. Chappelle defended the material as comedy.

Made homophobic and HIV-stigmatizing comments during a 2021 Rolling Loud set. Lost multiple festival bookings, brand deals with BoohooMAN, and was publicly condemned by artists including Dua Lipa and Elton John.

Stepped down from hosting the 2019 Academy Awards after past homophobic tweets resurfaced, including jokes about hitting his son if he caught him playing with a dollhouse. Initially refused to apologize, then issued an apology.