Nikki Glaser Impresses with Her Opening Remarks at the Golden Globes

One of the defining features of Glaser’s performance was her clever navigation between roasting and toasting Hollywood’s biggest names. She managed to make bold observations about pop culture without alienating the stars in attendance.

For example, when ribbing Leonardo DiCaprio, she leaned into humor familiar from awards shows (“Countless iconic performances…

and the most impressive thing is that you accomplished all of that before your girlfriend turned 30!”), a line that celebrities such as DiCaprio himself reportedly received with a smile and a thumbs‑up.

Yet while some headlines focused on individual jokes—like her DiCaprio dig or jabs at CBS News as “America’s new place to see B.S. news”—the broader consensus was that Glaser’s approach was restraint with intention.

She consistently avoided highly divisive political humor (even joking that certain political jokes she initially considered just weren’t funny in the current climate) and opted instead for commentary that leaned on universal truths about fame, media, and celebrity culture rather than partisan targets.

This careful calibration was a big part of why so many viewers felt her opening set stood out—not merely for punchlines but for tone.

Online reactions ranged from praise for her wit to admiration for her ability to steer clear of overt controversy while still being incisive.

Fans emphasized that her timing was crisp, her barbs were clever but never cruel, and her delivery was self‑aware in a way that felt refreshing compared to more traditional awards‑show hosts.

Comments on platforms like Reddit reflected an appreciation that Glaser had “changed the entire tone of the Globes to be hilarious and entertaining,” and that she balanced humor with a degree of warmth often missing from similar gigs.

What made the evening particularly compelling was not just the stand‑up elements of the monologue, but also Glaser’s capacity to shift gears when the moment called for it.

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