Nikki Glaser
Olivia Wong/Film MagicNikki Glaser No stranger to Telling controversial jokesbut there's one “hot” issue you don't plan to address while you're hosting Golden Globe Awards 2025.
“I think so Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni “It's so hot now that just mentioning it would make it seem like I might be on the wrong side of things, even though I never will be,” Glaser, 40, said. Yahoo! entertainment On Thursday, January 2nd. “I also don't want to give his name any (weight).”
“I'm angry because I even know his name to be honest with you, so I don't need to say that anymore,” she added.
Lively, 37, named Baldoni, 40 Lawsuit due in December 2024She accused him of sexual harassment and creating a “hostile work environment” while filming the 2024 movie And it ends with us. Lively also alleged that Baldoni caused her “severe emotional distress” and attempted to launch a “social manipulation” campaign to destroy her reputation in an alleged attempt to protect his image.
The reported feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni made headlines months before the It Ends With Us stars filed lawsuits. While Lively and Baldoni promoted the film in August 2024, rumors began swirling about an alleged feud between the duo. Fans noticed that Lively was promoting the film with some of her actors while Baldoni, who (…)
“I hope my legal action will help draw the curtain on these evil retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak out about misconduct and help protect others who may be targeted,” Lively said. Us Weekly In a statement last month.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively
Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesBaldoni vehemently denies the accusations and has done so ever since She filed a $250 million lawsuit against New York Times Charged with defamation and false invasion of privacy. He is also reportedly planning to file a separate lawsuit against Lively.
“We plan to release every text message between them. We want the truth to come out,” Baldoni's lawyer said Brian Friedman He told NBC News on Thursday. “We want the documents to be out there. We want people to make their decision based on the receipts.”
The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni has inspired a number of Hollywood stars, including… Kate Beckinsale and Abigail Breslinto advance With their own stories of alleged misconduct In industry.
However, Glaser doesn't plan to include any controversial takes in her opening monologue on Sunday.
“There are some people that we all know who just don't have a sense of humor about themselves, and if I'm going to make that person laugh, it shows the people in the room, 'OK, it's safe for them to laugh,'” the comedian said. diverse Thursday. “I had a joke that I didn't think would make the final monologue: 'The camera's going to be on you.' “Pro tip: Just laugh. It's a really good way for the audience at home to like you.”
“I don't understand why the publicists didn't tell them that,” Glaser added. “When you laugh at a joke about yourself, it makes you look so approachable, so cool, so stylish. I'm trying to help you. This way you don't have to play hip-hop hopscotch with Jimmy Fallon to look “Familiar.”
The 82nd annual Golden Globes broadcast live on Sunday, January 5, 2025 on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. The ceremony will also be streamed live on Paramount+.
