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Leonardo DiCaprio Sends Pasta Gift to Nikki Glaser After Golden Globes Roast
4/25/2026, 9:39:06 AM
Pasta Gift After Golden Globes Roast
At the 2026 Golden Globe Awards on January 11, host Nikki Glaser joked about Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating history and referenced his 1991 Teen Beat interview in which he said his favorite food was “pasta, pasta, and more pasta.” After the ceremony, Glaser revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that DiCaprio sent her three baskets of pasta as a thank-you.
Background & Context
Glaser’s monologue highlighted a long-standing media focus on DiCaprio’s relationships with partners under 30, a trope she described as “cheap.” She noted that the joke tapped into the only widely known fact about him—his 1991 Teen Beat interview where he claimed his favorite food was “pasta, pasta, and more pasta.” She also explained her habit of sending flowers to anyone she roasts as a token of appreciation.
Timeline
The roast aired on January 11, 2026. Glaser disclosed the pasta gift on The Tonight Show on April 21-22, 2026. The following day, at the TIME 100 gala, she said the media attention left her “a little embarrassed.”
Impact on Celebrity Etiquette
The exchange shows how award-show roasts can prompt reciprocal gestures, influencing public perception of celebrity goodwill and reinforcing informal etiquette that rewards good-sport humor. Social-media users amplified the story, creating memes and debate about the appropriateness of personal jokes, thereby extending the moment beyond the ceremony.
Official Statements & Responses
Leonardo DiCaprio has not publicly commented on the pasta exchange. Nikki Glaser said on television that DiCaprio was the only nominee to reply, describing his gift as “funny” and “good.” She later expressed regret at the TIME 100 gala, noting the press made her feel “a little embarrassed” and fearing the actor might think she was “just bragging.”
Criticism & Opposition
Glaser herself labeled the monologue “cheap” and admitted jokes about DiCaprio’s dating history have become “low-hanging fruit,” reflecting self-critique of the material’s repetitiveness.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree DiCaprio sent pasta, but descriptions differ: some say “three baskets of pasta,” others mention “a lot of pasta” or a “gift basket filled with pasta.” No direct comment from DiCaprio is available, leaving his intent unverified beyond Glaser’s account.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He sent me three baskets of pasta as a ‘thank you.’ So funny. So good. And part of me was like, ‘Does Leo want to smash?’” — Nikki Glaser
- “And part of me was like, ‘Does Leo want to smash?’” — Nikki Glaser
- “Honestly the amount of press it got, I was a little embarrassed,” — Nikki Glaser
- “The only person who sent something back to me was Leonardo DiCaprio.” — Nikki Glaser
What’s Next
Glaser will host the Golden Globes again in 2027, and observers will watch whether DiCaprio or other nominees respond to future roasts. The episode illustrates a case where a host’s joke prompted a reciprocal gesture, adding to the record of award-show interactions.
