Nikki Glaser
Stand-up comedian from United States šŗšø
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 73 to 96 of 120.
0:12psycho behavior
11.3K views
0:19We (tried to) crash a wedding
11.1K views
0:11š
11K views
1:45Being the Ugly Child | Nikki Glaser: Bangin' | Stand Up Comedy
10.9K views
0:27Guess I left that part out...
10.6K views
0:58Aging Genitals Keep Couples Together | Nikki Glaser: Good Girl | Stand Up Comedy
10.5K views
13:26What Happens (Backstage) in Vegas... | Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour Diaries
10.3K views
0:12No one is safe.. My new special, Good Girl, is now streaming on Hulu
9.7K views
16:05Rocking Out & Crashing Weddings in Cleveland & Columbus | Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour Diaries
9.5K views
1:08As a female comic, it is my duty to educate you about s*x
8.5K views
1:38Why I'm Getting a Facelift | Nikki Glaser: Good Girl | Stand Up Comedy
8.5K views
0:17BFFs forever
8.2K views
0:34The timing couldn't have been better
8.1K views
1:20I am just a DIY kinda gal | Nikki Glaser | Stand Up Comedy
7.7K views
0:50We might have made a banger here
7.5K views
0:54Help
7.4K views
0:45Corn addict
7.3K views
2:27Now I understand why boys love Arby's so much
7.3K views
7:35The ROWDIEST Crowds of the Tour: Charlotte & Charleston | Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour Diaries
7.2K views
1:22Nothing like comfortable s*x, am I right?
7.1K views
1:03I canāt believe this might win an Emmy
6.9K views
0:58New tour diary for The Stunning Tour is out now!!
6.8K views
1:24Seeing My Aunt's Vagina Changed Me | Nikki Glaser: Good Girl | Stand Up Comedy
6.7K views
1:10Never thought Iād be in my fisting era but here we are.
6.4K viewsGuest appearances (123)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Nikki Glaser.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 123.
7:38Nikki Glaser Doesnāt 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 Glaserās Spot-On Jennifer Aniston Impression | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
4.2M views
3:04Nikki Glaserās 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 Sonaās 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 Donāt Like Funny Women | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.1M views
0:44Nikki Glaserās 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 Willisā Daughters | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.1M views
2:55Nikki Glaserās 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 Sheās 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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