Nikki Glaser Roasts the Golden Globes in a Sizzling Comeback Monologue
Nikki Glaser Roasts the Golden Globes in a Sizzling Comeback Monologue
Nikki Glaser returns to host the Golden Globes with a blistering monologue that skewers A-listers and pop culture, setting a playful tone for the night.
Los Angeles hosted a night of glitz and gags as Nikki Glaser returned to host the Golden Globes for a second time, delivering a blistering opening monologue that roasts the A-list crowd. 'Just like Wicked, I’m back for a sequel,' she teased, and the room erupted as she riffed on everything from sequels to podcast fame and the awards' star-studded energy. The zingers kept coming, including quips about an 'unlicensed European surgeon' who supposedly pieced her together and a jab at podcasters near Julia Roberts that left the audience laughing and wincing in equal measure.
Glaser's set leaned into the night’s mix of glamour and high-wire humor, poking fun at heavy red-carpet moments, the politics of awards season, and the fact that a room full of celebrities is both paparazzi bait and prime targets for roast-style humor. The crowd appeared to take the jokes in stride, with many stars smiling, groaning, and applauding as the laughs rolled through the ballroom.
In a night framed by anticipation for the rest of the ceremony, Glaser's opener established a cheeky, bold tone—one that celebrated cinema and TV while gently upending the pomp around Hollywood’s biggest prizes. The Globes, already a talking point for fashion and performances, found a wildcard in the warm reception to the host's sharp wit and fearless delivery.
