The 82nd Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Nikki Glaser, were a blend of glamour, celebration, and biting humour.
Nikki, known for her sharp wit, delivered a series of memorable jokes throughout the night, poking fun at Hollywood’s elite while setting a playful tone for the event. Here are some of her standout moments:
Opening Monologue Highlights
On the event’s importance: “Tonight we celebrate the best of film and hold space for television.”
On her career milestone: “I feel like I’ve finally made it – I’m in a room full of producers at the Beverly Hilton, and this time, all of my clothes are on.”
A jab at celebrity influence: “You’re all so famous, so talented, so powerful. You can really do anything except tell the country who to vote for.”
Wicked and other movies: “Wicked, Queer, Nightbitch – these are not just words Ben Affleck yells [in bed]; these are some of the incredible movies nominated tonight.”
Quips About Nominees and Shows
On TV nominations: “The Bear, The Penguin, Baby Reindeer – these are not just things found in RFK’s freezer; these are TV shows nominated tonight.”
Star power in the room: “We have huge movie stars here tonight: Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett, Colin Farrell. And huge TV stars as well: Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett, Colin Farrell.”
On Eddie Redmayne’s TV role: “He’s nominated for Peacock’s The Day of the Jackal. It’s about a top-secret elite sniper no one can find because he’s on Peacock.”
Hollywood’s Unique Charm
On Denzel Washington and Martin Short: “Denzel is here for Gladiator II, Cynthia Erivo is here for Wicked, and Martin Short is here because we have cameras.”
On Zendaya in Dune: “Zendaya, you were incredible in Dune. I woke up for all of your scenes.”
On Tilda Swinton’s nomination: “Tilda Swinton is nominated for her role as Timothée Chalamet.”
Wicked Humor
On Wicked‘s popularity: “I loved Wicked. My boyfriend loved Wicked. My boyfriend’s boyfriend really loved Wicked.”
On musical complaints: “Some people said Wicked was ruined by people singing. With Joker 2, some people said it was ruined by the images on the screen and the sounds that accompanied them.”
Star Observations
Nicole Kidman: “This is your 20th Golden Globe nomination. Thank you for all your hard work, and thank you to Keith Urban for playing guitar so much around the house that she wants to leave and make 18 movies a year.”
Glen Powell: “What a year you’ve had – Twisters, Hit Man, my head when I’m having sex with my boyfriend.”
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco: “Benny Blanco is here because of the genie who granted him that wish.”
Final Zingers
On comebacks: “If you’re a woman over 50 in a lead role, they call it a comeback. If you’re a guy over 50, congratulations, you’re about to play Sydney Sweeney‘s boyfriend.”
On the art of winning: “The point of winning an award is to start a tequila brand so popular that you never have to make art again.”
Nikki’s performance, blending irreverence and charm, drew comparisons to Ricky Gervais’ iconic hosting style, solidifying her place as one of the most memorable hosts in recent Golden Globes history.
