Nikki Glaser at the Golden Globes 2025: This is what you need to know about the comedian
Just when you thought it was impossible, theto moderate and everyone in the roomandTo make the viewers at home laugh comes Nikki Glaser. The comedian has after thatin 2024 she was completely convinced and, by the way, became the first woman to be led through the award show alone (Tina Fey and Amy Poehler went down in Golden Globes history as a comedian duo). Can this be a coincidence?
This is how Nikki Glaser prepared for the Golden Globes 2025
According to a red carpet interview, Nikki Glaser rehearsed her opening monologue over 90 times, and it clearly paid off. One of the fans' favorite jokes was that shewho, as she joked, "is here because of the genie who granted his wish."
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And it wasn't just in her opening speech that Glaser was a hit. Her set also included a musical mash-up song with songs from the films “Conclave” and “Wicked,” which she titled “Pope-ular,” a mix of the English word for pope and the “Popular” track from “Wicked.” In the middle of it all, she interrupted herself with a fake phone call: “Wait, that’s not good? “I’m embarrassing myself in front of Elton John?” she said.
One thing is certain: Nikki Glaser brought a breath of fresh air to the Golden Globes 2025. And not only we think so, but also the Internet: After halfway through the 2025 awards, everyone pretty much agreed that Glaser had really delivered.
Reactions to Nikki Glaser at the 2025 Golden Globes
The American late-night talker Jon Stewart, for exampletweeted: “Nikki Glaser is doing it very, very well,” but non-famous comedians were also thrilled by her performance: “Okay, petition that Nikki Glaser should host all award ceremonies in the future because – are you kidding me?! That was great,”wrote a commenter on X. Other commentators suggested that men should no longer host awards shows at all: “Nikki Glaser reminds uswhy we should never have a male presenter for an awards show again.”
Even Club Chalamet, Timothée Chalamet's notoriously fickle fan account, agrees: "Nikki is funny,"tweetedthe account, “she made Timothée laugh.” Then yes…
While previous presenters have used the Golden Globes' laid-back reputation to make fun of the nominees (even below the belt), Glaser managed to poke fun at the nominees - without being vulgar. Even their darker sayings, like the one about the after party being filled with Stanley Tucci's olive oil (as opposed to...Baby oil) wouldn't be so funny, hit exactly the right tone.
What else has Nikki Glaser managed to do quite nonchalantly? To denounce some of the sexist double standards in Hollywood. Midway through the show, the Golden Globes host joked that when an actress is over 50, it's called a comebackor, is nominated. If it's a male actor over 50, it's like, "Congratulations, you're about to play Sydney Sweeney's boyfriend."
But who is Nikki Glaser? Where can you see more of her? And what makes them so special? Our five facts will tell you this.
5 facts about comedian Nikki Glaser
Sure, Nikki Glaser hosted the 2025 Golden Globes. But let's be honest, you can't get the job if you've been a nobody in Hollywood. But since it is in Germanyisn't that far away, we'll explain to you here why you should definitely remember the name Nikki Glaser.
1. Nikki Glaser started her comedy career at the age of 18
Nicole Rene Glaser was born on June 1, 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before her career as a comedian and actress, she studied English literature. Glaser has been performing as a comedian since she was 18 years old. In 2016 she caused a stir with her sex series“Not Safe with Nikki Glaser”for a furore - the fact that she doesn't mince her words has been known since then.
Glaser is known for her “roasts”: the shows in which a celebrity is really made fun of by several colleagues. Most recently, she and others appeared in “The Roast of Tom Brady” on Netflix about the top model’s ex-husbandfunny – in his presence, of course.
She is in a relationship with producer Chris Convy, lives vegan and is an animal protection activist.
2. Nikki Glaser speaks openly about mental health
Nikki Glaser hatand speaks openly about her diagnosis on and off stage. The comedian has been completely active since 2012sworn off - she also talked about this in detail in her stand-up shows. Glaser suffered from one, which she left behind thanks to therapy.
3. She is a big fan of Taylor Swift
There are fans ofand fans like Nikki Glaser from Taylor Swift: The comedian was at several shows on the American singer's “Eras” tour. And by multiple times we mean: She has been to a total of 22 Taylor Swift concerts since October 2023 and therefore qualifies for the title “Taylor Swift Superfan”.
4. She has three dogs
Animal protection activist Nikki Glaser has three dogs; she got the last new addition from the animal shelter about six months ago. The comedian also calls herself “Dog Mom”.
5. You can watch her stand-up routines here
Now you're desperate to see more of Nikki Glaser? No problem, because the comedian has not only starred in films and series, but also has a stand-up comedy special that you can watch on Netflix. In “Bangin'” she talks very openly about sex and abstinence, complexes and how to get rid of them. In “The Roast of Tom Brady” she makes fun of the American football player.
She took on supporting roles in the comedies “I Feel Pretty” and “Dating Queen”.
This article was prepared with text passages from our colleagues at GLAMOR US.
