Nikki Glaser
Stand-up comedian from United States 🇺🇸
About Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser (born June 1, 1984), born Nicole Rene Glaser, is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She has had five television stand-up specials, hosted numerous award shows, and performed at televised roasts, gaining significant popularity for her set on The Roast of Tom Brady. She previously hosted the talk show Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, which premiered on Comedy Central in 2016, and starred in the 2022 reality show Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? on E!. She hosted the dating shows Blind Date (2019) on Bravo and FBoy Island (2021-2023), and hosted the 2025 and 2026 Golden Globe Awards, becoming the first solo female host in Golden Globes history.
Glaser was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Julie E. and Edward J. Glaser, and spent most of her childhood in the St. Louis suburb of Kirkwood, Missouri. She graduated from Kirkwood High School, briefly attended the University of Colorado Boulder, then transferred to and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in English literature. She started performing stand-up at age 18, writing her first jokes in college. She performed stand-up on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conan, and two seasons of Last Comic Standing. Her first feature special, Perfect, aired on Comedy Central on April 9, 2016, followed by Bangin' on Netflix on October 1, 2019.
She has acted in the Amy Schumer films Trainwreck (2015) and I Feel Pretty (2018) and appeared on shows such as Inside Amy Schumer and A.P. Bio. She has competed on Dancing with the Stars (2018) and The Masked Singer (2022), and participated in the roasts of Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin and Tom Brady. She has hosted podcasts including You Had To Be There with Sara Schaefer and The Nikki Glaser Podcast. She has received nominations at the Critics' Choice Television Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards, and was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2026.
Videos (120)
Videos 1 to 24 of 120.
0:31No you don't, sir
4.8M views
1:31I'm allowed to make these jokes
4M views
0:27The closest one may be in front of you
2.1M views
1:12We REALLY want one...
1.7M views
1:01Was that a threat?
1.7M views
1:23I hear that feeling's pretty great too
1.1M views
1:23I used to be like you
758.4K views
1:41If only men understood the power of their dumb compliments
675.6K views
0:12I'm not doing that
492.6K views
0:33Even Gronk knew...
471.9K views
0:28I'm not alone!
453.4K views
2:21We need to start talking about facelift recovery @callherdaddy
345.6K views
1:20I like to choose my own adventure
279.3K views
1:02He's the best... I can do | Nikki Glaser
265.4K views
10:57Nikki Glaser's Opening Monologue | 83rd Annual Golden Globes (2026)
265.3K views
1:36I'm sorry dad, I can't kiss you anymore
232.1K views
1:16Anyone else losing friends to babies?
227.3K views
0:12It's just reckless
203.3K views
1:26This is a common problem
203.1K views
0:11The more you know...
201.9K views
0:53Cooper Glaser-Glaser & Associates will be with you soon
159.8K views
1:13The ugly truth…
156K views
1:55Texting and driving is only okay when i do it
154.5K views
0:44Sorry George, I had to ask...
128.5K viewsGuest appearances (123)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Nikki Glaser.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 123.
7:38Nikki Glaser Doesn’t Mind A Micropenis | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
6.9M views
4:02Nikki Glaser Compares Her Vagina To A Hastily Packed Suitcase | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
4.9M views
4:00Nikki Glaser Is Tired Of Being A Woman | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
4.5M views
3:05Nikki Glaser’s Spot-On Jennifer Aniston Impression | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
4.2M views
3:04Nikki Glaser’s Explicit Sex Advice | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
3.9M views
2:10Nikki Glaser Knows The Speed Of A Man's Ejaculate | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
3.6M views
2:01:28Nikki Glaser | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
2.3M views
1:45Nikki Glaser's Vibrator Mishap Ruined Thanksgiving | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.3M views
0:52Conan is the most passive-aggressive person Sona’s ever met (feat. Nikki Glaser)
Conan O'Brien
2.3M views
4:59Nikki Glaser Thinks Her Vagina Is Underrepresented In Porn | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.2M views
1:32:09Dr. Phil LIVE! with Whitney Cummings & Nikki Glaser
Adam Ray
2.1M views
4:51Nikki Glaser Has Scientific Proof That Men Don’t Like Funny Women | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.1M views
0:44Nikki Glaser’s spot-on Jennifer Aniston impression.
Conan O'Brien
2M views
0:33Mark Normand Roasts Nikki Glaser ! | We Might Be Drunk w/ Sam Morril
Mark Normand
1.8M views
3:27Nikki Glaser Got Roasted By Blake Griffin | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.8M views
4:37How Nikki Glaser Deals With Trolls | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.6M views
2:02:16Nikki Glaser | This Past Weekend
Theo Von
1.4M views
12:09Guest Host Nikki Glaser on Harvey Weinstein, Dating Advice & She ROASTS Politicians
Jimmy Kimmel
1.3M views
2:17:50Nikki Glaser | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
1.2M views
3:10Nikki Glaser Thinks She Looks Like Bruce Willis’ Daughters | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.1M views
2:55Nikki Glaser’s Dark Thoughts | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.1M views
13:04Nikki Glaser & Matteo Lane Give Advice | Advice Special Series
Matteo Lane
1M views
1:54:02Nikki Glaser | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
1M views
8:41Nikki Glaser on Roasting Tom Brady, Her Dad Kissing Her on the Lips & Remembering She’s Going to Die
Jimmy Kimmel
926.3K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Theo Von, Adam Ray, Mark Normand, Jimmy Kimmel, Matteo Lane
Frequently asked questions
What is Nikki Glaser known for?
She is an American stand-up comedian and actress known for her television specials, hosting roasts, and gaining significant popularity for her set on The Roast of Tom Brady.
What Golden Globes milestone did Nikki Glaser achieve?
She hosted the 2025 and 2026 Golden Globe Awards, becoming the first solo female host in Golden Globes history.
Where did Nikki Glaser study?
She graduated from Kirkwood High School in Missouri and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in English literature after briefly attending the University of Colorado Boulder.
What stand-up specials has Nikki Glaser released?
Her first feature special, Perfect, aired on Comedy Central on April 9, 2016, and her second special, Bangin', premiered on Netflix on October 1, 2019.
Has Nikki Glaser been recognized as influential?
Yes, she was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2026.
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