The comedian reportedly took a swipe at billionaires in attendance in a quip that didn't make the ceremony's YouTube stream.
During the Breakthrough Prize ceremony, comedian Seth Rogen made a humorous remark about billionaires, suggesting that the audience, filled with notable figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, should not laugh at his jokes because they were all billionaires. He jokingly questioned the necessity of billionaires, saying, "We could all do a little bit less," which led to an awkward moment when the camera panned to former President Donald Trump, who was in attendance. Rogen's comment was part of a broader comedic bit where he also referenced the large sums of money being awarded at the event, which honors achievements in science and mathematics. The moment went viral, with many on social media praising Rogen for his boldness in addressing wealth inequality in such a setting.