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 73 to 96 of 123.
5:44Conan Turns Nikki Glaser’s Interview Into A Therapy Session | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
62.1K views
9:06Bert Writes A Porno - Feat. Nikki Glaser, Jason Biggs, Ms. Pat, Rachel Feinstein, & LeeAnn Kreischer
Bert Kreischer
61.1K views
6:06Nikki Glaser Thinks Social Distancing Is Sexy | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
58.5K views
1:17:11Nikki Glaser: My Co-Judge on America's Got Talent | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
Howie Mandel
56.2K views
53:35Nikki Glaser | The Team Captain of Comedy (Plus: Mike’s New Special!) | Working It Out Podcast
Mike Birbiglia
52.4K views
5:16Nikki Glaser Stand-Up 09/18/12 - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
52.3K views
1:00Mark Normand & Shane Gillis CANNOT take Nikki Glaser Seriously | Bertcast
Mark Normand
52.1K views
3:15Nikki Glaser Paid Her Mom To Clean Her Bathroom | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
46.5K views
0:40Nikki Glaser wanted to break the ice before hosting SNL for the first time
Seth Meyers
45.9K views
35:11THE TOM GREEN PODCAST - NIKKI GLASER - STAND UP COMEDIAN
Tom Green
40.2K views
5:18Tattoos with Big Jay Oakerson, Mark Normand, Nikki Glaser, Brian Simpson & More - CLIP - Bertcast
Bert Kreischer
38.6K views
1:45Nikki Glaser Is A Longtime Conan Fan | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
38.6K views
3:22Nikki Glaser Thinks She Looks Like Abe Vigoda | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
35.3K views
3:00When I heard Nikki Glaser was doing my exact joke from my 2014 special, I decided to make a TV show
Heather McDonald
33.3K views
1:40Nikki Glaser took inspiration from Seth for one of her jokes at last year’s Golden Globes
Seth Meyers
31.3K views
5:40Guest Host Nikki Glaser Interviews Phoebe Robinson – Friendship with Michelle Obama & Giving Advice
Jimmy Kimmel
29.3K views
4:54Nikki Glaser Was Hesitant To Perform On CONAN | Inside CONAN
Conan O'Brien
29.3K views
0:28Kim Congdon worked with Nikki Glaser on The Roast of Tom Brady
Kim Congdon
25.8K views
1:47:18Nikki Glaser and Bob Love How Stand Up Is Where You Have Full Freedom of Speech | Bob Saget
Bob Saget
25.7K views
11:17Nikki Glaser, David Cross & Andy Richter on Antidepressants
Neal Brennan
25K views
8:56Nikki Glaser Talks About Always Feeling Like She Didn't Fit in | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
Mike Birbiglia
19.7K views
0:54Nikki Glaser gets jealous of TikTokers
Neal Brennan
17.2K views
1:30Nikki Glaser Roasts Surgically
Kevin Nealon
16.9K views
10:30The Artie Lange Show - Nikki Glaser (in-studio) Part 2
Artie Lange
16K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Bert Kreischer, Howie Mandel, Mike Birbiglia, Mark Normand, Seth Meyers, Tom Green, Heather McDonald, Jimmy Kimmel, Kim Congdon, Bob Saget, Neal Brennan, Kevin Nealon, Artie Lange
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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