AceShowbiz - Judd Apatow hosted the 77th annual DGA Awards for the sixth time on Saturday night, February 8 at Beverly Hilton. Known for his sharp wit and satirical style, he didn't disappoint as he skillfully blended humor with pointed commentary, targeting everything from Donald Trump administration to Hollywood's own contradictions.

Apatow kicked it off by poking fun at himself, "I'm what Mel Brooks would look like if he took The Substance," referring to Demi Moore's psychological horror film. The filmmaker quickly moved on to address the nation's political climate, jesting, "There are some of you in this room who voted for [Donald] Trump - I won't judge you but God will."

Apatow's monologue ventured into the legal drama surrounding the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, saying, "Usually to make this much money you have to sue Blake Lively," which drew hearty laughs from the audience.

He also roasted Kevin Costner for spending his fortune on a passion project that bombed on box office and planning a sequel despite its failure. "Imagine being Kevin Costner's kids and realizing you don't get a trust fund, but you do get to watch Horizon one and two whenever you like," he quipped.

Not sparing himself from his comedic scrutiny, Apatow painted a dystopian picture where he might have to pivot his creative projects to suit a more conservative audience with concepts like "The Real Housewives of January 6" and "Extreme Home Makeover: Gaza Edition."

His jabs extended to Elon Musk, who recently posted a meme of Apatow's 2008 comedy "Step Brothers to brag about his ties with another billionaire, "This is me and Jeff Bezos." Apatow quipped, "It's about two f***ing morons," playfully admonishing Musk's apparent lack of understanding of the film's premise.

Apatow also reflected on the current state of Hollywood, lamenting, "Hollywood hasn't had a new idea in decades and then suddenly we cram all of them into one f***ing movie," referencing titles like "Emilia Perez" and "Conclave."

His humor took a poignant turn as he wished that figures like Musk and Trump would leave Earth to colonize Mars, envisioning a return to simpler times where, "MTV starts playing music videos. Everyone's got flip phones. Young men leave their basements and start flirting with girls."

Concluding his monologue, Apatow remarked, "By leaving earth, they made America great again," capturing the audience's mixed reactions of laughter and contemplation. Throughout the night, Apatow's blend of fantastical ideas and sharp critiques served as a reminder of his unique ability to spark conversation and entertain, even in turbulent times.