The 2025 Golden Globe Awards unfolded in spectacular fashion, with Nikki Glaser taking the stage as the night’s host.

In true stand-up comedian style, Glaser opened the evening with a biting, yet hilarious monologue that set the tone for the event.

Her sharp wit and fearless humor were evident as she poked fun at some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, making it clear that no one was safe.

Glaser Brings the Heat with a Roasting Monologue

Hosting a prestigious awards ceremony like the Golden Globes is no small feat, and many have stumbled in the past.

However, Nikki Glaser approached the task with a sense of confidence that only someone with her roasting expertise could bring.

Having already garnered fame with her jabs at Tom Brady during the Roast of Tom Brady, Glaser proved herself to be the most effective host since Ricky Gervais last took the reins in 2020.

The audience was in for a night of bold comedy and unapologetic humor, all while celebrating the best of film and television.

Nikki’s 20 Most Hilarious Jokes from the Golden Globe Stage

Glaser didn’t hold back, delivering a slew of memorable quips throughout the night. Here are 20 of the standout jokes from her opening monologue and the ceremony:

“I feel like I’ve finally made it – I’m in a room full of producers at the Beverley Hilton hotel, and this time, all of my clothes are on, so it was worth it.”
“Some of you may know me from my appearances on roasts, but I’m not here to roast you tonight. How could I? You’re all so famous, so talented, so powerful. You could really do anything except tell the country who to vote for.”
“Wicked, Queer, Nightbitch – these aren’t just words Ben Affleck yells [in bed], they’re some of the incredible movies nominated tonight.”
“The Bear, The Penguin, Baby Reindeer – these aren’t just things found in RFK’s freezer, these are TV shows nominated tonight.”
“I see some of the hardest working actors in show business. By that, I mean your servers. They’ll be bringing you cocktails and food, which you’ll look at.”
“Even Eddie Redmayne did TV this year, nominated for Peacock’s The Day of the Jackal. It’s about a top-secret sniper that no one can find because he’s on Peacock.”
“Denzel Washington is here for Gladiator II, Cynthia Erivo is here for Wicked, and Martin Short is here because we have cameras.”
“Zendaya, you were incredible in Dune. I woke up for all your scenes.”
“Tilda Swinton is nominated for her role as Timothée Chalamet.”
“Timothée, you were so good in A Complete Unknown. I read that your singing voice was so accurate that even Bob Dylan admitted it was absolutely horrible.”
“We can’t talk about movies tonight without mentioning Wicked. I didn’t know much about it until this year because I had friends in high school.”
“But I loved it. I loved Wicked, my boyfriend loved Wicked, and my boyfriend’s boyfriend really loved Wicked.”
“It’s so much fun to see a musical in the theater. Some people complained that musicals ruined movies with all the singing, and with Joker 2, some said it was ruined by the images and sounds.”
“I’m sorry, Joker 2, where’s their table? Oh, they’re not here.”
“Nicole Kidman is nominated for Babygirl. This is your 20th Golden Globe nomination, incredible. Thank you so much for all your hard work, and thank you to Keith Urban for playing guitar so much at home that you decided to make 18 movies a year.”
“Glen Powell, what a year you’ve had! You were in everything – Twisters, Hit Man, and my head when I’m with my boyfriend. Thank you so much for the assist. I’ll see you tonight.”
“Selena Gomez is here, double nominee tonight, and she’s here with her new fiancé Benny Blanco, and Benny Blanco is here because of the genie who granted him that wish.”
“Who else is here? Oh, look! It’s two-time Holocaust survivor Adrien Brody.”
“There’s been a lot of talk about comebacks – Pamela Anderson, Demi Moore. If you’re a woman over 50 in a lead role, they call it a comeback. If you’re a guy over 50 in a lead role, congratulations, you’re about to play Sydney Sweeney’s boyfriend.”
“If you lose tonight, just remember: the point of making art isn’t to win an award. The point of winning an award is to start a tequila brand so popular that you never have to make art again.”

Was Nikki Glaser a Hit or Miss?

As the night unfolded, Glaser’s unfiltered humor and razor-sharp jabs provided both the laughs and the controversy that awards ceremonies are known for.

But did she strike the right balance? Fans and critics alike are eager to know whether Glaser’s bold approach hit or missed the mark.

What do you think – did Nikki Glaser nail the hosting gig, or was it a step too far?

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