Even though most might find it daunting to emcee an award show with a massive audience (let’s face it, who wouldn’t be a little jittery?), Nikki Glaser was all set and raring to shine brightly.
Before the Golden Globes on January 5th, the comedian shared exclusively with Zuri Hall during Live From TopMob that they’re feeling incredibly prepared and excited. They mentioned that their nerves haven’t kicked in yet, as they’ve just finished rehearsing and feel completely at ease with the material. In essence, they can hardly contain their excitement about sharing their jokes with a large audience, promising it will be a blast.
After all, she practiced a lot.
Nikki shared, “I’m telling this joke for the 94th time, but it’s never been exactly the same as before. We keep tweaking it, striving to create better jokes, finding the perfect pitch and tone for tonight’s performance. It takes a lot of effort.” (She was also nominated in the Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance for Television category.)
She emphasized that she practices her lines extensively, not to sound like a mere reciter, but to be comfortable enough on stage to let spontaneous moments emerge and showcase her authentic self.
In addition to the jokes Nikki included, there were a few others she wrote but didn’t use. During her appearance on The Howard Stern Show in January, she disclosed these unused lines, which involved references to Alec Baldwin and Luigi Mangione. Furthermore, in her opening monologue, she mentioned Sean “Diddy” Combs, but she had several more jokes about him that she chose not to share during the live broadcast.
If you’d like to reminisce about some of Nikki’s most memorable performances during her time as the Golden Globes host, continue below.
At the 2025 Golden Globes, Nikki Glaser captured the hearts of many viewers with her opening act, although no formal trophy exists for this category.
“Good evening and welcome to the 82nd Golden Globes,” she started as she stepped onto the stage at the Beverly Hilton hotel on January 5, “Tonight is Ozempic’s biggest night.”
During the next 10 minutes, Nikki dished out jokes about various stars like Harrison Ford, Nicole Kidman, and Keith Urban. She also touched upon popular cultural moments such as Selena Gomez‘s engagement with Benny Blanco and the viral image of Ariana Grande holding Cynthia Erivo‘s finger during the Wicked press tour.
Moreover, the comedian didn’t shy away from explicit humor with jokes about Ben Affleck and Glen Powell.
“Glen, you were everywhere: Twisters, Hit Man, my thoughts when I’m making love with my partner,” she quipped. “Thank you so much for the help. We’ll meet again tonight.
One amusing aspect of Nikki’s opening performance was when she affectionately poked fun at Timothée Chalamet, who was up for the Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama award for his role as Bob Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’. Kylie Jenner accompanied him on this occasion.
In a friendly manner, she commented, “Timothée, you’re really good at portraying these cherished oddball characters – Dylan, Willy Wonka. Who will be your next role? Adam Sandler, she suggested. “Oh, absolutely! As a matter of fact, your name sounds like something Adam Sandler would say,” she added.
After her playful request, “Sandler, can I have a ‘Chalamet’?” the star of Happy Gilmore responded and said the name in his distinctive voice.
The hilarity didn’t stop there; Nikki kept the audience in stitches all night long, including when she playfully poked fun at celebrities who opt for plastic surgery.
Nikki didn’t stop being funny throughout the evening. For instance, she made a witty remark about celebrities and their preference for plastic surgery. She said, “Everyone looks fantastic tonight! You really outdid yourselves. And I must say, the placement of those cheekbones is impressive. I don’t criticize. I’m joining the club myself. Yes, I’ve also been drinking more water lately. Oh, and practicing meditation? I can’t get enough of it. It’s amazing how meditation takes away your eyelids—it’s so convenient!
Nikki, discussing the year’s movies with the crowd, mentioned some of her favorites like “Wicked” and “Conclave.” In a flash of inspiration, she decided to do something unexpected. Dressed in a pink gown fitting for Glinda, she brandished a wand from “Wicked” and donned a mitre as a tribute to “Conclave’s” tale about selecting a new pope. Next, she performed her version of the song “Popular” from “Wicked,” which she named “Pope-ular.” Unfortunately, this musical number was brief, as Nikki playfully pretended to receive a message from a director instructing her to end the skit prematurely.
As numerous viewers followed the count of victorious films and series (you can find the complete list of winners here), Nikki was instead figuring a distinct type of total.
She mentioned that a lot has transpired in the first half, and the acceptance speeches have been particularly captivating. The question on everyone’s mind is: Who was acknowledged the most? Let’s examine the data.
Afterward, Nikki glanced at a scoreboard displaying the tallies of who was mentioned the most during the speeches.
In his remarks, the 40-year-old observed that the cast and team have been highlighted a total of 11 times. Mothers received three acknowledgments. Interestingly, God, the creator of the universe, was not mentioned at all. However, Mario Lopez, host of Access Hollywood, got one mention.
Besides dominating the microphone, Nikki transformed the Golden Globes stage into her personal catwalk, changing into no less than ten distinct outfits, from the red carpet all the way to the end of the event.
Absolutely, I wanted to mark my special occasion with those closest to me, so I graced the red carpet alongside my parents and sister for a memorable family outing. Post-celebrations, I couldn’t help but acknowledge the exceptional role my mother plays in my life by giving her a well-deserved shout-out – adding another point to Julie Glaser’s tally as the undisputed “Best Mom”!
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2025-01-07 01:48