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Nikki Glaser embarrassed after disclosing DiCaprio pasta gift

4/25/2026

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Nikki Glaser Pasta Embarrassment

Nikki Glaser said she felt embarrassed after revealing Leonardo DiCaprio sent her pasta at the 2026 Golden Globes.
She told E! News at the TIME100 Gala in New York City on April 23, 2026 that press made her fear DiCaprio might think she was bragging.
She added she usually sends flowers to anyone she jokes about at an awards show as a thank-you.

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DiCaprio Pasta Joke

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio was nominated for “One Battle After Another” at the 2026 Golden Globes.
A pasta joke referenced DiCaprio’s dating history and his 1991 Teen Beat interview about favorite food.
Comedian Nikki Glaser is scheduled to host the Golden Globes again in 2027, marking a back-to-back stint.
Analysts say the exchange illustrates how award-show monologue jokes can prompt light-hearted reactions from high-profile celebrities.

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Historical Context

Leonardo DiCaprio became a global teen idol after starring in James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster Titanic, which grossed over $2.1 billion and cemented his “Leo-mania” image. That 1990s celebrity fascination with his personal tastes set a precedent for later media focus on star diets, a pattern revived when the 2026 Golden Globes referenced his early food comment.

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Nikki Glaser Pasta Embarrassment

Nikki Glaser said she felt embarrassed after revealing Leonardo DiCaprio sent her pasta at the 2026 Golden Globes.
She told E! News at the TIME100 Gala in New York City on April 23, 2026 that press made her fear DiCaprio might think she was bragging.
She added she usually sends flowers to anyone she jokes about at an awards show as a thank-you.

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