Nikki Glaser is gearing up for her debut as the host of the Golden Globes this Sunday, bringing her signature sharp wit while steering clear of some of Hollywood’s hottest controversies. One major topic she plans to avoid is the ongoing scandal involving Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, which has been a focal point of discussions in the entertainment industry since allegations surfaced against Baldoni, leading to multiple lawsuits.
Glaser, known for her bold humor, expressed her decision by stating, “I think the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni thing is such a hot-button thing right now that even a mere mention of it will seem like I could be on the wrong side of things.” She also shared her frustration with knowing Baldoni’s name, indicating her desire to sidestep the controversy altogether.
In addition to this controversy, Glaser hinted that she would forgo jokes about Donald Trump, noting that people are simply “tired of hearing about it.” Comparisons to previous Globes host Ricky Gervais have been drawn, but Glaser reassured the audience that her approach will be different. “I’m not gonna go so hard that anyone’s gonna be offended,” she said, emphasizing her intention to maintain a lighthearted atmosphere.
To prepare for the event, Glaser has been rehearsing her material at live stand-up shows, refining her jokes in front of enthusiastic audiences. She described the experience as collaborative, inviting her crowds to feel involved in the process. “If you laugh at a joke and then you hear that same joke on Sunday night when you watch the Globes, you can literally be like, ‘I told her to do that joke,’ because you did,” she remarked.
Adding to the excitement, Glaser is also a nominee this year for her HBO special “Someday You’ll Die.” The ceremony will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
With Glaser at the helm, viewers can look forward to a fresh and entertaining Golden Globes, as she balances humor and sensitivity in her hosting debut. It’s a hopeful reminder that even in the face of controversy, laughter and entertainment still have their place on the grand stage of award shows.