Nikki Glaser has some constructive feedback for Jo Koy. 

As the comedian prepares to host the 2025 Golden Globes, set to air live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills Jan. 5, she reflected on what the previous emcee taught her through his controversial monologue at last year’s affair. 

“It taught me the importance of contextualizing yourself to the room as a comedian,” the 40-year-old told Variety in an interview published Jan. 3. “Comedians, we would love to be thought of in the same light as these A-listers, but we just aren’t.”

And while Glaser has had quite the year herself—blowing up following her set at the 2024 roast of Tom Brady—don’t expect her to be hurling playful insults at the likes of Taylor Swift

Still, the Someday You’ll Die comedian has nothing but respect for Koy’s attempt, even sharing that he might have fared better in front of the right crowd. 

As for what Glaser will bring to the table? She plans to follow the opposite of Koy’s approach. 

“I’m going the other way and not assuming anyone knows who I am,” she explained, “making sure they’re introduced to me before I start making jokes about them.”

And Glaser is already going in with a leg up. She’s a first-time nominee for her newest HBO standup special, joining the ranks alongside Ariana Grande, Jesse Plemons and Zoe Saldaña. Despite the honor, she isn’t hoping for a win. 

“I just really like the nomination,” she added. “I don’t like winning things. I like to be hungry and get close: It keeps me going.”

Keep reading for more first-time Golden Globe nominees.

Ariana Grande

The singer has been changed for good because now she’s a Golden Globes nominee. Ariana received a nod in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture category for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked.

Adam Brody

Congratulations, Seth Cohen—er, Adam. The O.C. alum nabbed his first-ever Golden Globes nomination in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy category for his role in Nobody Wants This.

Pamela Anderson

The Baywatch star received a Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama nomination for her role in The Last Showgirl.

Maya Erskine

We spy a Golden Globes nominee! Maya received a nod in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama group for Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Cristin Milioti

Tell the citizens of Gotham City: The Penguin star made the list of nominees for the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television category.

Kathryn Hahn

It turns out she was a Golden Globes nominee all along. The Agatha All Along actress earned a nod for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

Mikey Madison

The actress is on to better things—a Golden Globes nomination. The Better Things star was honored with a nod in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category for Anora.

Glen Powell

The Top Gun: Maverick alum just soared to a new level. Glen landed a Golden Globes nomination in the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy group for his role in Hit Man.

Richard Gadd

Oh baby! Richard is a Golden Globes nominee. The Baby Reindeer creator earned a nomination in the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television group. The show also received a nod in the Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television category.

Jessica Gunning

The Baby Reindeer star also earned a Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television nod.

Liza Colón-Zayas

Is The Bear actress now a Golden Globes nominee? Yes, chef! She earned a nomination in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television category.

Jesse Plemons

Now these are the kinds of nominations Jesse is hoping to get. The Kinds of Kindness star was listed in the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category.

Zoe Saldaña

The Avatar actress received a nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for her work in Emilia Pérez.

Karla Sofìa Gascón

The Emilia Pérez star was nominated for a Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Award.

Anna Sawai

The Shogun star was nominated in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama category.

Hiroyuki Sanada

Adding to Shogun‘s four nominations is Hiroyuki’s Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Drama nod.

Tadanobu Asano

Fellow Shogun cast member Tadanobu also obtained a Golden Globes nomination for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television.

Cooper Koch

The Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story star, who played Erik Menendez, landed on the list of nominees for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television.

Gabriel LaBelle

Live from New York, er Beverly Hills, it’s the 2025 Golden Globes nominations. Gabriel, who played Lorne Michaels in Saturday Night, received a nod in the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture.

Kali Reis

The mystery around who will be a 2025 Golden Globes nominee is solved. The True Detective: Night Country star secured a nod in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television category.

Dakota Fanning

The Ripley actress was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television.

Jack Lowden

Be quick to congratulate the Slow Horses star on his nomination in the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television category.

Nikki Glaser

The comedian will be pulling double duty at the 2025 Golden Globes as both host and nominee. She was nominated for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for her special Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die.

Seth Meyers

The late-night host also racked up a nod for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for his special Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking.

Yura Borisov

The Anora star secured a nomination in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture category.

Source: www.eonline.com