NIKKI Glaser returned to host the Golden Globes for the second year and did not hold back on the jokes in her opening monologue.
Nikki, who first hosted in 2025, made playful jokes ranging from Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating history to the Epstein list that had fans shocked.
Nikki took the stage Sunday of the 83rd annual Golden Globes, beginning the award show with a speech full of ruthless jokes.
The 41-year-old previously told TMZ that she would not be playing it too safe with her jokes.
“Never too safe, you know. Safe enough. I want the job again,” she said. “I don’t want to ruin anyone’s night but I’m gonna have some fun.”
The host opened the show with a jab about names on the Epstein list.
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EDITING, REDACTING AND EPSTEIN LIST
“So many A-listers — and by A-listers, I mean people who are on ‘A list’ that has been heavily redacted,” Nikki said.
“The Golden Globe for best editing goes to… the Justice Department!”
The joke comes as attention around revealing all of the information regarding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continues to grow. More than 20,000 new files were released in November, but Americans were disappointed to find some documents were redacted with information blacked out.
After the Epstein list jab, Nikki took aim at CBS News. CBS and the Golden Globes announced in March 2024 that the two entered a five-year deal for CBS to broadcast the award show on its network and streaming service, Paramount+.
“And the award for most editing goes to CBS News,” Nikki said. “Yes, CBS News, America’s newest place to see BS news. We needed another.”
CBS has faced several accusations of editing clips in the past, ranging from Vice President Kamala Harris to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Nikki went on to make jokes about some celebrities in attendance, including Leo, George Clooney and the iconic duo Kevin Hart and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
LEO DATING HISTORY DIG
“What a career you have had! Countless iconic performances,” she said to Leo.
“You’ve worked with every great director, you’ve won three Golden Globes and an Oscar.”
“The most impressive thing is that you were able to accomplish that all before your girlfriend turned 30,” Nikki quipped.
Leo has made headlines for reportedly having a dating track record of women around the age of 25.
HOSTS OF THE GOLDEN GLOBES
Comedian Nikki Glaser returns to host the Golden Globes for the second time in 2026. She follows a long list of Hollywood heavyweights who have led the show in past years. Here are former hosts of the Golden Globes
Nikki Glaser – 83rd Golden Globe Awards (2026)
Nikki Glaser – 82nd Golden Globe Awards (2025)
Jo Koy – 81st Golden Globe Awards (2024)
Jerrod Carmichael – 80th Golden Globe Awards (2023)
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 78th Golden Globe Awards (2021)
Ricky Gervais – 77th Golden Globe Awards (2020)
Sandra Oh & Andy Samberg – 76th Golden Globe Awards (2019)
Seth Meyers – 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018)
Jimmy Fallon – 74th Golden Globe Awards (2017)
Ricky Gervais – 73rd Golden Globe Awards (2016)
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 72nd Golden Globe Awards (2015)
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 71st Golden Globe Awards (2014)
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 70th Golden Globe Awards (2013)
Ricky Gervais – 69th Golden Globe Awards (2012)
Ricky Gervais – 68th Golden Globe Awards (2011)
Ricky Gervais – 67th Golden Globe Awards (2010)
Faye Dunaway & Tim Curry – 51st Golden Globe Awards (1994)
Louis Gossett Jr., Leslie Nielsen & Jane Seymour – 50th Golden Globe Awards (1993)
Jacqueline Bisset & Pierce Brosnan – 49th Golden Globe Awards (1992)
*NOTE: From most of its history until 1995 (and again from 1996–2009), the Globes did not have a host in the modern sense; instead, a pair of emcees or presenters opened the show.
Leo, who was nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his role in One Battle After Another, is currently dating Vittoria Ceretti, a 27-year-old model. The pair’s romance started in the summer of 2023.
The romance followed a slew of relationships with women in their 20s. from Camila Morrone and Nina Agdal to Toni Garrn and Kelly Rohrbach.
Fans had mixed reactions to the joke.
“This is actually really funny,” one person wrote on X.
“Those jokes are so tired,” said another.
NESPRESSO ROAST + DYNAMIC DUO
Nikki also singled out George in the crowd.
“I’ve always wanted to ask you something, and I know this is unprofessional, but I may never get the chance again, so here goes: My Nespresso keep coming out watery. Do you think it might be the filter? Could you troubleshoot?”
The coffee-themed roast was a play on George’s role as spokesperson for the coffee brand.
George was seen laughing and playing along with her joke, mouthing a response to her.
Nikki then went on to call out an iconic acting duo, Kevin and The Rock, who have starred in several movies together, including Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
“You guys are like Steve Martin and Martin Short for people under 50 IQ,” Nikki said.
Steve and Martin were in attendance for the Golden Globes with nominations for their show Only Murders in the Building.
