Nikki Glaser’s opening monologue at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards was full of sharp humor, quick wit, and a few uncomfortable jabs. As the comedian hosted the evening, she managed to keep the crowd laughing with a mix of lighthearted and edgy commentary.
One of the most talked-about moments of the night came when Glaser, after sidestepping some hot-button topics, decided to target the music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Glaser made a crude joke about the sexual tension in Zendaya’s movie Challengers, saying, “It was more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card.” This was a reference to the sexual abuse charges Diddy faced in the past year, which created a buzz in the room. While some chuckled at the boldness of the comment, others were taken aback by the sharp remark.
In addition to the Diddy joke, Glaser poked fun at a number of pop culture figures. She cleverly remarked on the controversy surrounding re-election politics, and even took a playful jab at the Peacock streaming service, joking that she’d seen more actual peacocks than shows on the platform. Her sharp humor extended to Timothée Chalamet’s “gorgeous” mustache and Eddie Redmayne’s recent TV role in The Day of the Jackal.
Despite her penchant for risque jokes, Glaser’s monologue had its cringe-worthy moments as well. She warned the crowd that, in five years, some of the faces they saw that night might be remembered under more scandalous circumstances. While her humor may have bordered on controversial at times, it was undeniably bold, making her one of the most memorable Golden Globe hosts to date.
