Kumail Nanjiani Jokes About White Men, Erewhon at Spirit Awards 2026
Before Naomi Ackie won the award for supporting performance at the 2026 Independent Spirit Awards, Kumail Nanjiani pointed out that only one white man was nominated in the category, going on to joke about the demographic’s “comeback.” “I’m here to present the award for best supporting actor performance. We have 10 nominees, and this year’s nominees include only one white man,” he began. “Ha ha, your time is over, white man.” “I’m joking, you guys came back. Wow, what a comeback you guys had,” he said, as the audience responded in laughter. “I’ll be honest, we had counted you out. And you showed us. We thought it was our time, we were wrong.” “It is not our time. It is still your time,” the comedian continued, sharing congratulations “to almost everyone here.” Nanjiani then declared that he was “gonna join your ranks from now on,” pronouncing, “I’m a white guy.” “My name is now Chris Male, and I’m gonna start a podcast where I tell it like it is. And I’m eating Erewhon for lunch …
