The 79th Golden Globes is just around the corner, and the anticipation is palpable! As Hollywood’s A-listers prepare to walk the iconic red carpet, they’re also getting ready for a night of glamour, glitz, and, most importantly, laughter. And who better to set the tone for a hilarious evening than the inimitable Nikki Glaser? The comedian and actress has been making waves with her unapologetic humor and sharp wit, and she’s now taken to the stage to rally the stars attending the Golden Globes. In a bold move, Glaser has warned the A-listers to “come ready to laugh” – but there’s one topic that’s decidedly off-limits: Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel “It Ends With Us”. What secrets is she hiding, and what kind of shocks can we expect from this year’s ceremony? Dive into our exclusive scoop to find out what’s brewing at the Golden Globes.
Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes Hosting Approach
Glaser’s goal to create a light-hearted and celebratory atmosphere
Her experience hosting the Tom Brady roast influencing her approach
Expectations vs. reality: will she go too hard or not hard enough?
No Roasting Without Laughter
Glaser’s advice to celebrities: don’t take jokes personally, just laugh
The benefits of laughing at jokes: looking cool, likable, and good PR
The importance of not being too sensitive and being open to humor
Off-Limits Topics
Glaser’s decision not to touch on the It Ends With Us drama
Why she’s staying away from the controversy: not wanting to take sides
The importance of respecting celebrities’ personal lives and drama
Nikki Glaser’s Previous Roast Experience
The Tom Brady Roast
Glaser’s jokes about Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen
The controversy surrounding the roast and its impact on Brady’s family
Glaser’s regrets and apologies for hurting Bündchen’s feelings
Defending Her Comedy
Glaser’s stance on comedy: it’s always going to upset someone
Her approach to apology and accountability
The importance of not punching down and respecting people’s feelings
Lessons Learned
Glaser’s takeaways from the Tom Brady roast: consider the backlash and consequences
The importance of empathy and understanding in comedy
The role of comedy in bringing people together and creating laughter
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser has one request for Sunday’s star-studded audience: Don’t take yourselves too seriously.
The comedian will be the first solo female to host the awards show, to be held on Jan. 5, and while she wants to set a light-hearted, “celebratory” tone with her opening monologue, Glaser says she’ll absolutely be bringing the same energy to the Globes that she brought to the Tom Brady roast back in May.
“I am doing what I was hired to do, which is, I got this because of the Tom Brady roast. That is not lost on me,” she told Yahoo Entertainment at Thursday’s Golden Globes red carpet rollout.
“So I’m going to bring that to this for sure. It’s not gonna be watered down, [but] the tone will be different for this.”
It’s become expected for hosts to roast celebrities in the audience at the Golden Globes. Sometimes it goes over well (Ricky Gervais during his first four years) and sometimes it’s clear that celebrities believe a line was crossed (Ricky Gervais in 2020.) However, Glaser doesn’t think stars should fear her.
“I’m not gonna go so hard that anyone’s gonna be offended,” she said. “I’ve made a point not to, and that’s not to disappoint anyone who’s hoping I’m going to pull a Ricky Gervais. I’m not Ricky Gervais. This isn’t my last Golden Globes, this is my first one. He really went hard on his last one. He was ready to burn some bridges [because] it didn’t matter anymore.”
That’s not to say that Glaser, who is also a Golden Globe nominee in the Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television category for HBO’s Someday You’ll Die, is going to “kiss ass up there the whole time.”
“Celebrities shouldn’t be nervous because it’s a great opportunity for them to look cool,” she said.
“People at home feel disconnected from celebrities. Although that’s a thing we like about them that we put them on these pedestals, we’re really looking for some humanity from them. And I would really encourage celebrities to just laugh at jokes about you. I know it sucks sometimes. I’ve been on the receiving end of jokes at roasts and I’ve had to laugh through my tears of being hurt. I’m not going to call you an ugly horseface woman, though, which is what I’ve had to laugh through.”
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Glaser added, “So if I make a joke about a bad movie you did once that you had nothing to do with, other than that you were great in a bad movie, just laugh. It’s a really easy way to look likable to the public and actually it’s a great PR move. Everyone in your camp should encourage you to laugh at jokes. It doesn’t make you cooler to not laugh. … I’m trying to make you look good. I really am not out to hurt anyone’s career.”
When asked if anything is off-limits, Glaser said she has no interest in wading into the It Ends With Us drama.
“I think the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni thing is such a hot-button thing right now that even a mere mention of it will seem like I could be on the wrong side of things, even though I would never be,” she said.
“I also don’t want to give his name any — I’m mad I even know his name, to be honest with you, so I don’t need to say it anymore.”
Conclusion
As the curtains close on the 79th Golden Globes, it’s clear that comedy queen Nikki Glaser brought her signature wit and humor to the red carpet. In an exclusive interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Glaser urged stars to “come ready to laugh” and have a good time at the prestigious awards show. And judging by the laughter and smiles that filled the room, it’s safe to say that she succeeded.
Throughout the evening, Glaser’s infectious energy and charm won over A-listers and industry insiders alike, as she effortlessly navigated the crowded room, charming and joking with celebrities and posing for photos. But despite her reputation for being a master of wit and banter, Glaser made it clear that there would be no “It Ends With Us” jokes on her watch – a nod to the sensitive subject matter and serious themes present in the bestselling novel and movie.
In the end, Glaser’s presence at the Golden Globes was a breath of fresh air, reminding us all