Nikki Glaser
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 25 to 48 of 123.
11:11Nikki Glaser: It's Really Hard To Contain FBoys | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
862.1K views
6:10Nikki Glaser Is Quarantined With Her Parents In St. Louis | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
836.3K views
13:36Nikki Glaser on Hosting the Golden Globes, Life After Roasting Tom Brady & Bombing for Billionaires
Jimmy Kimmel
761.6K views
13:19Nikki Glaser on Hosting the Golden Globes, Roasting Celebs & Performing with Dad at Grocery Store
Jimmy Kimmel
672.1K views
11:34Nikki Glaser Felt Like Taylor Swift After Her Tom Brady Roast
Seth Meyers
622.2K views
10:55Conan Thinks Nikki Glaser Did The Greatest Roast Of All Time | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
593.1K views
7:46Nikki Glaser’s Guest Host Monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel
557.1K views
2:03Nikki Glaser Hates Celebrity Endorsements | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
553.1K views
32:50: Nikki Glaser Full Interview | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
514.7K views
13:52Nikki Glaser on Following Taylor Swift Around Europe, People Trolling Her & Becoming a Musician
Jimmy Kimmel
468.8K views
14:32David Spade on Joe Exotic Wanting Him to Play Him, Vegas Shows with Nikki Glaser & New Special
Jimmy Kimmel
394.8K views
5:58Biggest Turn-ons with Nikki Glaser - CLIP - Bertcast
Bert Kreischer
389.4K views
2:39Nikki Glaser Thinks She's A Hot Dude | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
351.3K views
4:23Nikki Glaser’s Impression Of A Person Leaving A Zoom Meeting | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
349.4K views
9:58Nikki Glaser Was Inspired By Conan’s Episode Of “Hot Ones” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
331K views
8:09Nikki Glaser Got Heckled By A Mike Pence Supporter | Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend
Conan O'Brien
315.8K views
13:46Nikki Glaser's Dad Told Her to Not Read the Cue Cards When Hosting Saturday Night Live
Seth Meyers
304.4K views
41:07RBL Netflix Tourney | Nikki Glaser + Steph Tolev + Jeff Ross + Pat Barker
Brian Moses
292.9K views
4:06Nikki Glaser Wants To Match With Ben Affleck On Raya - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
280.8K views
1:28:02Nikki Glaser is a Swiftie with dark thoughts | Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino
Andrew Santino
233.4K views
1:28:59Whiskey Ginger - Nikki Glaser 2.0
Andrew Santino
231K views
30:40: Nikki Glaser Full Interview - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
221.8K views
9:35Nikki Glaser on Looking Like Seth’s Twin and Kicking Her Dad Out of Her Stand-Up Show
Seth Meyers
219K views
1:24:46Nikki Glaser | Whiskey Ginger w/ Andrew Santino 183
Andrew Santino
209.5K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Bert Kreischer, Brian Moses, Andrew Santino
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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