Woody Harrelson
Coverage of Woody Harrelson in the Nexus archive.
- Comedian Bill Maher wins Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval
Comedian Bill Maher received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center, where President Donald Trump's influence and legal disputes over his name being added to the building were central themes. Trump impersonators and comedians like Whitney Cummings and Woody Harrelson mocked Trump during the event, while legal challenges delayed the center's planned closure and renovation.
- Bill Maher admits he respects Trump for seeing him as rival, trying to block his award
Comedian Bill Maher expressed mixed feelings about receiving the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Trump-Kennedy Center, acknowledging that President Donald Trump's reported attempt to block the award felt like an honor. The White House initially denied the award but later confirmed it after discussions, highlighting tensions between Trump and Maher's liberal views.
- Bill Maher, Woody Harrelson sound off on California business climate, say state deserves to be 's--- on'
Comedians Bill Maher and Woody Harrelson criticized California's business climate, citing high cannabis taxes and regulatory challenges. They co-own a West Hollywood dispensary, The Woods, and argued that the state's 35% combined tax rate (including local and state sales taxes) makes it difficult to operate. California has seen a net loss of corporate headquarters, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area, since 2018.