The 2026 Golden Globe Awards ceremony kicked off with laughter and sharp wit as returning host Nikki Glaser took the stage. The comedian, hosting the prestigious event for the second consecutive year, immediately won over the audience and netizens with an epic opening monologue. True to her style, Glaser did not hold back, taking playful digs at several A-listers, with one joke aimed squarely at nominee Leonardo DiCaprio becoming the talk of the night.
Glaser's Playful Dig at DiCaprio's Personal Life
While acknowledging the acclaimed career of Leonardo DiCaprio, who was nominated for his film One Battle After Another, Nikki Glaser seamlessly wove in a joke about his well-known dating history. She highlighted his impressive achievements, stating, "What a career you've had. I mean, countless iconic performances, you've worked with every great director. You've won three Golden Globes, an Oscar." Then came the punchline that brought the house down: "And the most impressive thing is that you were able to accomplish all of that before your girlfriend turned 30. I mean, it's just insane." The camera cut to the 51-year-old actor, who took the ribbing in good humour, laughing and nodding in agreement.
A Quick Apology and a Follow-Up Quip
Not one to linger too long on a single target, Glaser quickly followed up her joke with a mock apology. "Leo, I'm sorry I made that joke, it's cheap, I tried not to," she said, before adding another layer to her roast. She humorously pointed out the actor's famously private nature, saying, "But we don't know anything else about you, man. There's nothing else... I searched, the most in-depth interview you've ever given was in Teen Beat in 1991. Is your favorite food still 'pasta, pasta and more pasta'?" DiCaprio's response was a simple, good-natured thumbs-up to the host, a moment that was captured on video and quickly spread across social media platforms.
Netizens React to the Viral Golden Globes Moment
The exchange between Nikki Glaser and Leonardo DiCaprio instantly became a viral sensation online. Social media users, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), flooded the platform with reactions. One user wrote, "Nikki Glaser making that 'before she turns 30' joke to Leonardo DiCaprio HELP," capturing the shock and amusement of many. Another simply declared, "Nikki Glaser I love you HAHAHAAH." However, not everyone was impressed, with one comment reading, "We hear the same jokes about Leo every year." Praise was also heaped on Glaser's overall hosting prowess, with a fan noting, "Hosting the Globes for the second year in a row and looking like a literal princess. She said she wasn’t gonna be understated and she meant it." The incident proved that Glaser's brand of comedy continues to resonate, making her a successful and memorable host for the high-profile awards show.
