Nikki Glaser faced a daunting task hosting the 2025 Golden Globes, following in the footsteps of renowned hosts like Ricky Gervais, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Jo Koy, Tina Fey, and Amy Poehler. With such a talented legacy, the pressure was undoubtedly on Glaser to deliver a memorable performance.
The verdict on Nikki Glaser’s opening monologue at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards is now in the hands of social media – will she be praised or criticized? One thing is certain: Glaser didn’t hold back, a quality often characteristic of Golden Globes hosts.
As the night’s host, Glaser’s bold approach set the tone for the rest of the ceremony. Here are some highlights from her monologue.
Nikki Glaser Doesn’t Hold Back!
Nikki Glaser kicked off her 2025 Golden Globes monologue by tackling a timely topic: Ozempic. After a buzzworthy 2024, it was almost expected that Glaser would address the popular medication. She cleverly dubbed the evening “Ozempic’s biggest night.”
Glaser also gave a shoutout to the newly engaged couple in her monologue – Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. Not only did she appreciate Gomez’s talent with two nominations this year, but also claimed that Blanco was here because of the genie that granted him that wish. Glaser labeled Blanco “lucky guy,” a term which has often been associated with him!
Say hello to your roast for the night—Oops, we mean HOST for the night… @NikkiGlaser! 🎙️ #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/MVa5FQ1NoS
— Golden Globes (@goldenglobes) January 6, 2025
Apart from Ozempic, yet another talked about word that often came up in 2024, especially towards the end was “Diddy” aka Sean Combs, and the endless controversies around him. Glaser took his opportunity to mention him in her monologue whilst also praising and talking about Challengers starring Zendaya. Glaser said,
“That movie was more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card.”
Nicole Kidman and her husband, Keith Urban, were also mentioned by Glaser as the host appreciated Kidman’s work whilst taking a dig at Urban –
“Thank you to Keith Urban for playing guitar around the house so much that she wants to leave and make 18 movies a year.”
Glaser at the #GoldenGlobes has a nice ring to it! pic.twitter.com/H9e8dLj9Yj
— Golden Globes (@goldenglobes) January 6, 2025
Ben Affleck’s “orgasms” were mentioned by Glaser at the 2025 Golden Globes Awards, and as we said earlier, she did not hold back and took this hosting job very seriously. Other key highlights also included Timothee Chalamet‘s mustache, and appreciating just how handsome Glen Powell is.
Conclusion
Nikki Glaser’s opening monologue at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards struck the right chord, earning a steady stream of laughs and giggles that showcased her comedic skills and playful roasting. While some jokes hit harder than others, the overall result was an entertaining and humorous start to the ceremony.