Nikki Glaser’s Dig at Benny Blanco and Every Other Joke That Landed at Golden Globes 2025

Nikki Glaser really made a smashing debut as the first-time solo female host of the 2025 Golden Globes. Her hosting would make for a perfect masterclass of sharp wit and humor. From the minute she stepped onto the stage, Glaser had the crowd in hooks with her free jabs at Hollywood stars. She playfully teased Timothée Chalamet, Benny Blanco, and even poked fun at Nicole Kidman, among others. Glaser did not stop there. She went on to take a poke at the film industry itself, humorously commenting upon the surgery culture and the onslaught of sequels and reboots.

Her fearless roasts and comical jabs made her hosting debut spot the highlight of the evening as it left the crowd in stitches. In case you missed it, here are the highlights of Glaser’s famous monologue, including the sharpest jabs and the laughs that followed.

Nikki Glaser’s quip on Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco

At the 2025 Golden Globes, host Nikki Glaser was charming throughout with her sharp wit and roasts. However, she threw a more playful jab at Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco saying, “She is here tonight with her new fiancé, Benny Blanco”. “And Benny Blanco is here because of the genie who granted him that wish. Lucky guy.” 

Among several light moments in the event, this became one as the couple shared a laugh following the comment. Selena Gomez also quipping in that she was the lucky one, while Blanco chuckled and planted a kiss on her shoulder.

Nikki Glaser’s political quip at the Golden Globes

Comedian Nikki Glaser opened her hosting debut at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards with a light jab at the influential Hollywood crowd. She commented, “I’m not here tonight to roast you. How could I? You are all so famous, so talented, so powerful. I mean, you can literally do anything except tell the country who to vote for.” The joke sarcastically recognized the stars’ extensive influence among people while reminding everyone of how narrow their sway on political votes could be. 

Nikki Glaser’s bold Ben Affleck taunt

During her monologue at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Nikki Glaser also went on to make a bold jab at Ben Affleck, saying, “Wicked. Queer. Nightbitch. These are not just words Ben Affleck yells after he o—sms.” By spotlighting Affleck here, she started with her edgy comedic roast poking fun at the actor’s public persona without hesitation. Glaser continued her opening monologue with more such sharpdigs as she spoke about several celebrities and industry trends.

Nikki Glaser bringing in a Diddy reference

 Among her many zingers, Nikki Glaser playfully teased Zendaya. Glaser started by praising Zendaya’s performance in Dune: Part Two, saying, “Zendaya, you were amazing in Dune. I woke up for all of your scenes,” a playful nod to the long run-time of the film. She then jumped to Challengers, quipping, “And ‘Challengers’? That was more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card” cleverly drawing a humorous comparison between the intense chemistry between Zendaya and her co-stars, to the viral reports of Diddy on his lavish lifestyle.

Nikki Glaser playfully teases Timothée Chalamet

In Nikki Glaser’s series of sharp-tongued jokes, she jokingly roasted actor Timothée Chalamet, who was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. Glaser turned the spotlight onto Chalamet and started praising his magnificent mustache. She laughed and jokingly said, “Timothée Chalamet, you have the most gorgeous eyelashes—on your upper lip. That is such a good look.” 

She continued to jest, referencing Chalamet’s singing performance in the film. “You were so good in ‘A Complete Unknown’ as Bob Dylan. I read that your singing voice was so accurate that even Bob Dylan admitted that it was absolutely horrible.” Chalamet kept his cool, laughing along with the audience, as this little joke added a lighter mood to the awards. 

Nikki Glaser’s dig at Wicked and Joker 2

Nikki Glaser playfully addressed reactions to two major films: Wicked and Joker 2. She started by referencing complaints that Wicked was “ruined by people singing,” Glaser then moved to Joker 2, commenting on the critic that the film was “ruined by the images on the screen and the sounds that accompanied them.” Then came the cherry on top of this joke when, with a wicked smile, she said, “I’m sorry, ‘Joker 2.’ Where’s their table? Oh, they’re not here” pointing out how Joker 2 went from hyped to box-office bust . 

Nikki Glaser and Harrison Ford’s hilarious banter

At the 2025 Golden Globes, host Nikki Glaser joked with Harrison Ford backstage. The legendary actor had ordered his drink when Nikki asked him jokingly, “Would you rather work with Zendaya or Ariana?” to which Ford replied, “Indica.” And, to this Glaser, quick on her feet, joked saying “We’re going to find him some, so he has a good time tonight” erupting laughs from the crowd and a not so happy looking Harrison Ford.

Glaser slyly teases Glen Powell

Nikki Glaser, had the crowd roaring with laughter with a cheeky quip to Glen Powell, who had a great year with his standout roles in Twisters and Hit Man. She joked saying, “Glen Powell, you were in everything. ‘Twisters,’ ‘Hit Man,’ my head when I’m having s*x with my boyfriend. Thank you so much for the assist. I’ll see you tonight”, this remark even got Powell chuckling. 

Nikki Glaser’s sharp yet subtle take on Hollywood happenings

Among her many jabs, one that stood out as clear as daylight, was when, with a mischievous grin, Nikki Glaser remarked,  “This is going to be a very memorable evening, and maybe not even in the way that you think. I predict five years from now when you’re watching old clips of this show on YouTube, you’ll see someone in one of the crowd shots, and you’ll go, ‘Oh my God, that was before they caught that guy.’ It could be a woman, you know. I think 100 percent of the time it’s a man. But it could be a woman.” This comment had the crowd laughing with them, recognizing the subtle nod to the industry’s ongoing problems with misconduct. 

Nikki Glaser’s jab at streaming services

As the 2025 Golden Globe Awards began, host Nikki Glaser did not waste time setting the tone with some sharp humor. She not only spoke about Hollywood stars but also took a minute to lightheartedly mock Paramount+, by saying,  “If you’re watching on CBS, hello. If you are watching this on Paramount+, you have six days left to cancel your free trial.” This came as a fleeting jab to the nature of trial periods of streaming services that the crowd related to as they answered with laughs. 

Nikki Glaser’s playful nod to Nicole Kidman’s Babygirl

Among her more prominent quips came one addressing the latest of Nicole Kidman films, Babygirl. Nikki Glaser, evidently read the phrase no holds barred a couple of times as she addressed Kidman with, “Nicole Kidman is here for Babygirl. That movie was so good, I give it two fingers up” drawing laughter from the crowd for this cheeky comment. 

Nikki Glaser’s cheeky producer’s remark

Perhaps it was because this was her first time at the Golden Globes stage, but Nikki Glaser took it like there was no tomorrow. As she stepped onto the stage at Beverly Hills, she quipped, “This feels like I finally made it. I’m in a room full of producers at the Beverly Hilton, and this time, all of my clothes are on. It was worth it.” This cheeky and witty remark landed straight up and made way for her upcoming comedic monologue of roasts.

Nikki Glaser brought the perfect amount of sass and wit to her Golden Globe monologue, keeping everything in good fun while making the crowd laugh along. From taking sly jabs at Hollywood’s elite to playing coyly hard on the industry itself, she surely had plenty to say!

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