Golden Globes: Nikki Glaser Hosting Moments We’re Still Talking About

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While many would be nervous to host an award show in front of millions of people (you know, casual), Nikki Glaser was ready to go for the gold.

"I am so good. I am feeling so ready. I can’t wait to perform,” the comedian exclusively told Zuri Hall on Live From E!: Golden Globes just before the ceremony on Jan. 5. "The nerves aren’t there yet. I just got done with rehearsal, feel so comfortable with it. I just am like, ‘God, I can’t wait to tell this to a room full of people.’ It’s going to be so much fun.”

After all, she practiced a lot.

“This will be my 94th time telling some version of this,” continued Nikki, who was also nominated in the Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance for Television category. “It’s still changed even from the last time I told it to now. So, we’re constantly making edits, trying to top jokes, trying to strike the right note and tone for the evening. A lot of work has gone into it.”

But as they say, practicing 93 times makes perfect.

“I don’t want people to think, 'Oh, she’s just reciting some monologue,'" the emcee shared. "I practice so much so that when I get up there, I’m off-book and I can just be in it. And then that’s when stuff is going to start coming out that wasn’t planned. So now I know it so well I can be myself up there."

There were also a few jokes Nikki had written that didn’t make the cut. As she revealed on the Jan. 6 episode of The Howard Stern Show, she penned lines about Alec Baldwin and Luigi Mangione that she didn’t end up using. And while she referenced Sean "Diddy" Combs in her opening monologue, she noted that she had more jokes about him that she decided not to say on live TV.

To look back at some of the unforgettable moments from Nikki’s performance as Golden Globes host, keep reading.

Opening Monologue

While there's no official trophy for opening monologue, Nikki Glaser won over many viewers with her routine at the start of the 2025 Golden Globes.

"Good evening and welcome to the 82nd Golden Globes," she began after taking the stage at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Jan. 5, "Ozempic’s biggest night."

Over the next 10 minutes, Nikki made jokes about several stars—including Harrison Ford, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. She also referenced several headline-making moments in pop culture, including Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's engagement and the meme of Ariana Grande holding Cynthia Erivo's finger during the Wicked press tour.

Plus, the comedian had a few NSFW zingers, including that one about Ben Affleck and another about Glen Powell.

"Glen, you were in everything: Twisters, Hit Man, my head when I'm having sex with my boyfriend," she said. "Thank you so much for the assist. I'll see ya tonight."

Another hilarious part of Nikki's opening act was when she playfully teased Timothée Chalamet, who was nominated in the Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama category for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and brought Kylie Jenner as his date.

"Timothée, you’re just so great at playing these beloved eccentrics—Dylan, Willy Wonka. Who’s next? Adam Sandler?" she said. "Please! Actually, your name sounds like something Adam Sandler would say."

And after asking, "Sandler, can I get a 'Chalamet?'" the Happy Gilmore star obliged and said the name in his iconic voice.

Keeping the Jokes Coming

But the funny moments didn't end there. Nikki continued to bring the laughs throughout the night—like when she made a lighthearted jab at how many celebrities turn to plastic surgery.

"I just want to say you all look so amazing tonight," the comic told the audience. "You really brought it. And I love where you put your cheekbones. I don't judge. I'm doing it too now. Yeah, I also recently started 'drinking more water.' 'Meditating?' Oh, doing lots of that. I love how meditating removes your eyelids. It's really convenient."

Pope-ular

And who could forget about her musical number?

"There were so many great movies this year—from Wicked to Conclave," Nikki told the crowd. "Wait, that just gave me an idea."

Wearing a pink dress Glinda surely would love, she grabbed a Wicked wand and put on a mitre as a nod to Conclave's story about electing a new pope. Then, she sang her own rendition of Wicked's "Popular" that she called "Pope-ular."

However, the skit was short-lived as Nikki pretended to get a message from a showrunner telling her to cut the bit.

The Scoreboard

"So much has already happened in the first half, and the acceptance speeches have been on fire," she shared. "Who got shouted-out the most? Let’s look at the numbers."

Then, Nikki turned to a scoreboard that showed the results of who received the most mentions during the speeches.

"Cast and crew are leading the way with 11 mentions," the 40-year-old noted. "Moms are holding strong with three shout-outs. God—creator of the universe—zero mentions. And Mario Lopez, host of Access Hollywood, one."

Fashion

Not only did Nikki rock the mic, but she also turned the Golden Globes stage into her runway—making at least 10 different outfit changes from the red carpet to the end of the show.

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Family Night Out

Of course, Nikki wanted to celebrate her big night with her nearest and dearest. So she walked the red carpet with her parents and sister for a family night out.

And after all the celebrations, Nikki gave a special shout-out to her mother (add it to the scoreboard!) noting that Julie Glaser deserves the "best mom award."

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