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Nikki Glaser's Golden Globes Roast Hits Hollywood's A-List

1/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Nikki Glaser, the comedian hosting the 2026 Golden Globes, delivered a sharp, well-received monologue addressing Hollywood controversies.
She opened with a jab at Warner Bros.' bidding war, joking about a $5 starting price.
Glaser referenced the Epstein files and mocked heavily redacted A-listers in attendance.
She roasted Leonardo DiCaprio for his dating history and criticized CBS News under Bari Weiss.

History

Historical Context

In 2021, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) faced backlash for its lack of Black members, prompting a reform package aimed at increasing diversity by 50% within 18 months. Despite these efforts, major studios like Netflix and Amazon Studios boycotted the HFPA, leading to the 79th Golden Globe Awards being held privately on January 9, 2022, marking a significant shift in Hollywood's accountability and transparency efforts.

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Story summary

Nikki Glaser, the comedian hosting the 2026 Golden Globes, delivered a sharp, well-received monologue addressing Hollywood controversies.
She opened with a jab at Warner Bros.' bidding war, joking about a $5 starting price.
Glaser referenced the Epstein files and mocked heavily redacted A-listers in attendance.
She roasted Leonardo DiCaprio for his dating history and criticized CBS News under Bari Weiss.

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