- Nikki Glaser delivered an 11-minute opening monologue at the 83rd Golden Globes, targeting many of Hollywood’s biggest men.
- Her jabs landed on George Clooney, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Guillermo del Toro, James Cameron and Noah Wyle.
- Glaser returned as host for a second consecutive year, wearing a scarlet gown at the Beverly Hilton.
Glaser’s sharp opening set the tone
Nikki Glaser kicked off the Golden Globes on Jan. 12, 2026, with an 11-minute monologue that mixed pointed cultural barbs and playful celebrity jabs. Hosting the ceremony for the second year in a row, Glaser paced the Beverly Hilton ballroom and focused much of her wit on the men in the room.
Who she roasted
Glaser singled out eight stars in quick succession. Highlights included:
George Clooney
Glaser joked about Clooney’s commercial work, quipping that she needed his help troubleshooting a watery Nespresso. The gag landed as a playful mockery of Clooney’s brand associations rather than his acting.
Kevin Hart and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
The comedian ribbed the duo — frequent collaborators — by calling Hart “the Rock’s plus one-half” and comparing them to an under-50 I.Q. version of classic double acts. The bit leaned into their public partnership and comic rapport.
Steve Martin and Martin Short
Glaser told the veteran duo they’d proven “you are never, ever too old to still need money,” turning a cheeky eye to age and show-business longevity.
Guillermo del Toro and James Cameron
In a pair of rapid-fire zingers, Glaser urged both directors to “keep making weird monster sex movies,” a dumbfounding compliment that played on each filmmaker’s reputation for fantastical and larger-than-life storytelling.
Noah Wyle
Glaser thanked Noah Wyle — known to many as the actor from E.R. — for being “the only doctor I’ve seen regularly for the past 35 years,” a self-deprecating throwaway that landed as a crowd-friendly name check.
Context and reaction
The monologue underscored Glaser’s style: rapid, male-directed jabs that balance teasing with affection. As an awards host she follows a line of edgy comic emcees — a tradition that includes performers such as Sarah Silverman — who use the stage to roast the room while keeping the ceremony moving.
Responses on social platforms leaned toward divided amusement: some praised Glaser’s timing and confidence, while others felt a few jokes pushed the envelope. Regardless, the opening monologue established the tone for a night of industry celebration and satire.
Glaser’s return as host reinforces the Globes’ appetite for comedians who bring pointed, topical humor to the broadcast. Her 11-minute set was a concentrated dose of that approach, fast-paced and tailored to a star-studded audience.
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