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 49 to 72 of 123.
1:56:06Bertcast # 365 - Nikki Glaser, Andrew Collin, & ME
Bert Kreischer
205.9K views
5:39Guest Host Nikki Glaser Interviews Paris Hilton – Quarantine with Boyfriend & Revealing Documentary
Jimmy Kimmel
195.8K views
1:24:06Nikki Glaser | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan | EPISODE THREE
Neal Brennan
194.8K views
1:03:54Whiskey Ginger - Nikki Glaser
Andrew Santino
186K views
2:02A "Bachelor In Paradise" Contestant DM'd Nikki Glaser | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
177.4K views
17:36Nikki Glaser has two mug shots!
Kevin Nealon
176.6K views
1:57:15Bertcast # 330 - Nikki Glaser & ME
Bert Kreischer
163.3K views
7:06Nikki Glaser Sells Conan On St. Louis | Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend
Conan O'Brien
160.6K views
8:21Nikki Glaser Describes Her Perfect Man - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
159.2K views
12:49Nikki Glaser On Struggling With Suicidal Ideation | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
156.9K views
25:41Nikki Glaser Slid Into A “Listen To Your Heart” Guy’s DMs - Lights Out Lo-Fi Panel (Apr 15, 2020)
David Spade
152.5K views
1:11:39Whiskey Ginger - Nikki Glaser & Andrew Collin
Andrew Santino
149K views
1:47:05Bertcast # 295 - Nikki Glaser & ME
Bert Kreischer
143.6K views
3:44Nikki Glaser Lived With Her Parents For 10 Months | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
129.6K views
28:29Hazel und Nikki Glaser über Comedy Roasts, Conan O'Brien und die "Post-PC-Ära"
Hazel Brugger
118.4K views
1:36:19We Forgive Everyone w/ Nikki Glaser | Anniewood Pod ep. 40 - Annie Lederman
Annie Lederman
111.6K views
5:27Nikki Glaser Is Not Having Sex Right Now | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
105.7K views
5:17Nikki Glaser Stand-Up Performance - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
97.7K views
1:46Having a Gen Z assistant is a humbling experience for Nikki Glaser
Seth Meyers
91.6K views
1:21:16HoneyDew Podcast | Nikki Glaser
Ryan Sickler
86.4K views
0:54Conan thinks Nikki Glaser did the best roast of all time.
Conan O'Brien
72.9K views
0:28Mark Normand Discusses The Best Race to Adopt w/ Nikki Glaser | WMBD w/ Sam Morril
Mark Normand
69.3K views
12:35Conan Is Nikki Glaser's Celebrity Hall Pass - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
67.6K views
14:01"The Set Up" With Nikki Glaser | Team Coco
Conan O'Brien
66.3K viewsChannels on this page: Bert Kreischer, Jimmy Kimmel, Neal Brennan, Andrew Santino, Conan O'Brien, Kevin Nealon, David Spade, Hazel Brugger, Annie Lederman, Seth Meyers, Ryan Sickler, Mark Normand
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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