Nikki Glaser admits there’s one A-lister she’s too afraid to roast at 2026 Golden Globes
Nikki Glaser has revealed the one famous person she's too afraid to roast at this year's Golden Globes - and her answer may surprise you.
The 41-year-old American comedian and actress is gearing up for her second year taking on the mammoth task of hosting 'Hollywood's biggest party of the year'.
Taking place on Sunday (11 January), the star-studded evening will honour the best in TV, film and entertainment and see celebrities take home a number of prestigious awards.
As usual, the ceremony will unfold in Beverly Hills, California, at The Beverly Hilton, and it will kick off at 8pm ET/5pm PT (1am UK time) live on CBS, as well as being streamed on Paramount+.
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While viewers are excited to see which of their favourite actors and movies scoop up the wins, people from around the world will also be tuning in to watch Glaser's opening monologue after she crushed her debut last year.
Glaser also made history as the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo.
During her first time around, she hilariously laid into the likes of Ariana Grande, Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Timothée Chalamet and Harrison Ford with no hesitation.
But this time, there is someone she's keen not to upset.
Glaser told CBS Mornings that she's going to be 'delicate' with her jokes this year.
She explained: "We have so many huge A-listers that I grew up really admiring, and it’s really for me to take down the newer batch of actresses and actors younger than me.
“Like, ‘OK, I can make fun of you. I’m like a veteran.’ But when it’s like people I grew up admiring, it’s a different approach this year."
The comedian admitted the one person she's hesitant to lay into is Pretty Woman star Julia Roberts, 58.
There's no doubt that the star is somewhat of a national treasure and has even been dubbed 'America's sweetheart' thanks to her incredible contributions to film.
"I’m trying out my monologue around LA at the clubs here and any joke about Julia Roberts, they are not there for," Glaser said.
She revealed: "You can not make fun of America’s Sweetheart. So whatever I end up saying about her, that is the most fine-tuned joke I’ve worked on so hard because it is very delicate.
"They were booing. I was like, ‘Is she here?’ It’s insane. I get it though."
Despite being more careful with her gags this year, Glaser also acknowledges she needs to give 'the people at home something to laugh at and you want to poke fun at the people they’re dying for you to make fun of'.
She said: "Like people at home want you to make fun of the A-listers. They want you to make them feel a little bit uncomfortable. It’s covert in the sense that I want to get away with those jokes without ruining the vibe in the room. It’s really strategic and one of the most difficult jobs I’ve had."
I guess we'll have to wait and see - I, for one, can't wait to see what she pulls out the bag this year...
Topics: Nikki Glaser, Golden Globes, Entertainment, Celebrity, TV And Film
Madison Burgess