Nikki Glaser Goes Off Script at the Golden Globes—And Nobody Noticed

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At this year’s Golden Globes, Nikki Glaser left spectators in awe with her performance as host. Her witty and uplifting opening act garnered widespread praise. What many viewers didn’t catch on, though, was that one of the night’s biggest laughs came from an improvised joke.

The Hollywood Reporter praised Glaser for genuinely relishing her hosting role, while the New York Times complimented her for establishing a lively and inspiring atmosphere – a rarity among previous hosts of the Golden Globes. However polished her performance may have been, Glaser disclosed on The Howard Stern Show that one of her most popular jokes was improvised.

In that instant, Nikki realized her carefully crafted concluding joke, which suggested the audience was unwittingly creating history, wasn’t hitting the mark as she had intended. “It seemed alright on the screen,” she clarified, “but in the venue, it didn’t feel like the powerful finale I had envisioned.

In an instant, she decided to bring back a tequila joke she had initially discarded: “Before we distribute prizes, let me just say, if you don’t win tonight, remember that the purpose of creating art isn’t about winning an award. It’s about establishing a tequila brand so successful that you never have to create art again.

Glaser found herself needing to psych herself up spontaneously for the unexpected joke, as it wasn’t written on the teleprompter. “That was crazy,” she exclaimed. “I can hardly believe I did that!” Luckily, the risk paid off, resulting in applause and a triumphant end to her monologue.

Nikki Glaser’s choice to deviate from the script demonstrated her sharp humor and intuitive comedic abilities, further cementing her achievement as the host of the Golden Globes. By following her instincts, she transformed an already impressive act into a memorable highlight—all while keeping viewers unaware that she was improvising boldly.

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2025-01-08 12:53