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Controversial Jeffrey Epstein joke leaves Hollywood stars wincing at Golden Globes

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Comedian Jim Gaffigan addressed the controversy surrounding the unsealed Jeffrey Epstein records at the 2024 Golden Globes with some daring jokes.

Last week, six Hollywood stars were spuriously named in the the newly-released legal documents linked to Epstein, prompting actors including Cate Blanchett, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz to deny any personal involvement with the paedophile.

While the files, published following a , include of , many on the list share no direct link to the sex offender.

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