5 lines from Nikki Glaser that sum up her night as Golden Globes host
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Key Points:
- Nikki Glaser returned as host of the 2026 Golden Globes, opening the show with a monologue that included jokes about nominees, current events, and the broadcasting network CBS.
- Glaser avoided roasting Julia Roberts due to audience sensitivity but joked about other nominees including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Dwayne Johnson, blending humor with light critiques.
- She addressed political issues lightly, referencing the Trump administration’s redactions of Epstein files and CBS pulling a news segment on Venezuelan immigrant abuse, calling CBS “America’s newest place to see BS news.”
- Glaser highlighted the new Best Podcast category with a comedic video spoof and performed a musical number combining Golden Globe nominees, adding playful interactions with Fran Drescher during the show.
