Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser opened the evening by poking fun at celebrities Past presidential endorsements Which seems to have no effect.
When the awards ceremony began Sunday night, Glaser began by praising the room of celebrities, but quickly turned to roasting them.
“I'm not here to roast you tonight. I want you to know that. How could I, really? You're all so famous, so talented, so powerful. I mean, you could really do anything… I mean,” Glaser said, “except tell the country who to vote for.” “.
As the crowd laughed, she continued, “But it's okay! You'll get them next time! If there is one. I'm afraid.”
Comedian Nikki Glaser attacked celebrities who supported Vice President Kamala Harris. (Rich Polk)
Many major Hollywood celebrities came out, including Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Golden Globe nominee Harrison Ford. Support Vice President Kamala Harris Before the presidential elections.
Despite their endorsement, Harris lost to President-elect Donald Trump, losing all seven swing states as well as the popular vote. Harris also failed to flip any counties that voted for Trump in 2020.
After being announced as the host in August, Glaser wrote a statement expressing her excitement Makes fun of celebrity fansCiting controversial former host Ricky Gervais as inspiration.
Harris failed to win the presidential election despite receiving endorsements from major Hollywood celebrities. (Getty Images)
“I am thrilled to be hosting the Golden Globe Awards,” Glaser wrote in a statement reported by The Hollywood Reporter. “It's one of my favorite nights in television and now I get a front-row seat (in fact, I think I'll have to host it from the stage). The Golden Globe Awards are not only a huge night for TV and film but also for comedy. It's one of the few times In which show business not only allows it to be lovingly mocked, but encourages it (at least I hope so.) It's an exciting but challenging gig because it's live, unpredictable, and fronted by Hollywood's biggest stars (who might feel like it). They also felt weak while sitting next to their former friends.)
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Nikki Glaser walked the red carpet before hosting the 82nd Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
“Some of my favorite jokes of all time came from previous Golden Globes opening monologues when Tina (Fey), Amy (Poehler) or Ricky (Gervais) said exactly what we all didn't know we so desperately needed to hear.” He added. “I just hope I can continue this time-honored tradition (which might also get me cancelled). It's truly my dream job. Plus, I no longer have to feel guilty about every TV show and movie I've watched in the past. It was all worth it (under Deck: Sailing Yacht Season 4 will be nominated, right?).”
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