Comedian Nikki Glaser has declared that no A-lister will be safe from her wit when she takes the stage to host the Golden Globes for a second consecutive year this Sunday. The 41-year-old performer asserts that every star in the Beverly Hilton ballroom is 'fair game' for her signature brand of humour.
No Holds Barred: Everyone on the List
In a candid interview with People magazine, Glaser laid out her comedic philosophy for the high-profile gig. 'Everyone is fair game. I really feel that way,' she stated. The comedian admitted she initially considered sparing the celebrities' plus-ones but reconsidered, feeling even they were legitimate targets. She acknowledged that while some figures are seen as 'protected,' potential backlash from their fans is not her concern.
Glaser emphasised that her approach comes from a place of admiration rather than malice. 'I'm writing from a place of love, and I wouldn't do a joke about someone that I actually didn't like,' she explained. Her rule of thumb is simple: if she crafts a joke about an attendee, it's because she respects them and believes they possess a good sense of humour.
The 'America's Sweetheart' Exception
However, Glaser has discovered one notable exception during her preparation. While testing material at comedy clubs in Los Angeles, she found that audiences were fiercely protective of one iconic star: Julia Roberts. 'You cannot make fun of America's Sweetheart,' Glaser revealed during an appearance on CBS Mornings.
Consequently, any joke aimed at Roberts has become the most carefully honed part of her opening monologue. 'That is the most fine-tuned joke that I've worked on so hard, because it is very delicate,' she admitted, highlighting the precise calibration needed when roasting Hollywood royalty.
A Philosophy of Funny, Not Fury
Building on the success of her well-received hosting debut last year, Glaser aims to walk a fine line. Her goal is to be incisively funny without crossing into career-long resentment. 'I'm not gonna be so mean that anyone is going to hate me for the rest of their careers,' she quipped.
Ultimately, her litmus test is the reaction of the subject themselves. 'And if the person that I'm doing the joke to laughs, I think that's a reason enough for me to do it,' she concluded. With this principle guiding her, audiences can expect a night of sharp, cheeky, but ultimately affectionate roasts when the ceremony airs on Sunday.
