Nikki Glaser
Sonia Fleming/CBSNikki Glaser It is the name on everyone's lips since 2025 Golden Globe.
It's possible that the comedian will make a recurring appearance as host of award shows in the future, because critics and stars alike received high praise for Glaser's opening monologue — despite how brutal it was.
“I'm not here to roast you tonight, and how could I? You're all so famous, so talented, and so powerful,” Glaser told the audience as he took the stage on Sunday, January 5. “I mean you can really do anything.”
Then I took Gunshots hit some stars in the crowdincluded Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomezbut also make sure to mention the names of some stars who weren't even in attendance.
“Tonight, we celebrate the best movies and make room for television,” Glaser continued. “Yes, evil, gay, Bitch: These are not just words Ben Affleck Screaming after orgasms. These are some great films nominated tonight.
Amy Sussman/Getty Images The 2025 Golden Globes kicked off awards season in spectacular fashion — and thanks in particular to host Nikki Glaser, it was a night to remember. The 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards were broadcast live on Sunday, January 5 from Beverly Hills, California, honoring the best performances in both film and television. At the same time, Glaser (…)
Ozambik and Sean “Diddy” Combs They were also topics covered by GlaserNo matter who loved her or didn't love her. Keep scrolling for details on the reactions to the comedian's first appearance at the Golden Globes:
Glaser has been praised by critics
Nikki Glaser
Sonia Fleming/CBSVarious outlets had nothing but positive reactions to Glaser and her performance.
Rolling Stone They rumored Glaser “reclaims Golden Globes” in their headline summarizing the show. The publication described it as “spicy” and “ridiculously roasted” specifically.
Glaser made sure the show started “smoothly.” Atlantic She wrote, noting that she did a good job of “instantly — and repeatedly — making herself the butt of the joke.”
Their review read: “Glaser's gentle delivery turns out to be the perfect vehicle for some unexpected bite, too – but only if you listen carefully.” “In between her many barbs, Glaser slipped some needles around the guests sitting in front of her.”
In years past, the Golden Globes were an awards show where celebrities would have fun and let their hair down (they were a little drunk) and if you… Emma Thompson In 2014, he accepts a medal with a shoe in his hand. according to diverseGlaser brought the show back to its roots.
“The Golden Globes reclaim its chaotic glory with a lively Nikki Glaser and some fun facts,” its headline read.
Los Angeles TimesThe review specifically addressed Glaser's jokes, calling them “good” with “tight” delivery. “Glaser's position can be quite bleak…but she has found a way to be sharp and relatively innocuous, standing far enough above a society of which she is not exactly a part, that she delivers gentle jabs at individuals,” they wrote.
Using the now ubiquitous phrase “mission understood,” Time magazine He noted that this is exactly what Glaser did. The publication added that she “hit her marks.”
Critics for Hollywood Reporter Glaser even saved the show, “to once again remind the audience of the importance of above-average hosting.”
The others were unimpressed
IndieWire, on the other hand, was not entirely impressed with Glaser's performance, saying she “did a good job” as host. They noted that the comedian “delivered what CBS producers certainly wanted — a powerful performance that referenced as many famous faces as possible.”
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The stars are in attendance
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Sonia Fleming/CBSAs for the stars present, it was their facial expressions that spoke.
Chalamet, for example, took it in stride while his mustache was compared to eyelashes. (girlfriend Kylie Jenner He laughed beside him.)
Glenn Powell He was quick to chatter — even though Glaser put his name and her sex life in the same sentence.
“Glenn, I was all in. 'Twisters, Hit Man, my head when I'm having sex with my boyfriend,'” joked Glaser, who I got a big laugh from the actor. “Thank you so much for the help. I'll see you tonight.”
evil The stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo They were quick to join in on Glaser's jokes, and proved that they were good athletes, too. Gomez, while looking somewhat uncomfortable, chuckled when she said it The relationship with the fiancé Benny Blanco He grew up.
both of them Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban She was in stitches when Glaser commented on the amount of movies the actress made last year that alienated her from her musician husband.
Some stars who kept their poker face through their jokes? Zendaya, Harrison Ford, Kate Winslet and Stanley Tucci.
What the celebrities said
Some notable names gave Glaser their flowers on social media. John Stewart I took to X During the show he wrote an epic compliment.
“Nikki Glaser is very good at this,” he wrote.
