Golden Globes 2026 Kicks Off With Nikki Glaser’s Sharp Monologue Targeting Leonardo DiCaprio, Epstein Files, and Hollywood at Large
Comedian Nikki Glaser Returns for 2026 Golden Globes, Roasts Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, and the Entire Film Industry
India, Jan 12 : Nikki Glaser set the tone for the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday night with a fearless and razor-sharp opening monologue that left no celebrity untouched. Returning as host after last year’s successful debut, Glaser kicked off the evening with biting humor, establishing immediately that this would not be a night of polite jokes.
“Just like ‘Wicked,’ I’m back for a sequel,” Glaser quipped, adding her signature dark humor: “Just like Frankenstein, I have been pieced together by an unlicensed European surgeon.”
Leonardo DiCaprio Joke Steals Spotlight
The comedian’s punchiest line of the night came at Leonardo DiCaprio’s expense. After praising his iconic career and multiple awards, Glaser cracked: “The most impressive thing is you were able to accomplish all that before your girlfriend turned 30.” The room erupted in laughter, with DiCaprio giving her a thumbs up.
Roasting Hollywood’s Young Stars
Timothée Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan weren’t spared. Glaser joked that Chalamet made history by “putting on muscle for a movie about ping-pong,” while Jordan’s dual role in Sinners earned the line: “When I saw that, I was like Nikki B Jerkin’, because that was awesome.”
Industry and Dark Humor
Beyond actors, Glaser didn’t shy away from the industry and darker topics. From poking fun at the Netflix–Warner Bros deal to cracking bold jokes about the Epstein Files, she ensured her humor was both topical and daring. One standout line targeted A-listers and the Justice Department: “And the Golden Globe for Best Editing goes to the Justice Department.”
Quick Jabs Across the Room
Other stars were in the line of fire as well. Sean Penn was dubbed a “sexy leather handbag,” while Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson earned a playful comparison: “the Steve Martin and Martin Short for people under 50 IQ.”
Nikki Glaser’s return as host proved that her unapologetic style remains a hit, opening the Golden Globes 2026 with laughter, audacity, and moments that audiences won’t soon forget.
