Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser prepares for one of the biggest moments of her career: the 82nd annual celebration Golden Globe. The event will air live on CBS on Sunday, January 5.
Known for her brutally honest style, Glaser’s journey comes after years of hard work in the entertainment industry. She is also making history by becoming the first woman to solo the Golden Globe
“It’s been a lot of hard work to get to this point, like, a 22-year career where some people suddenly start to notice themselves on a bigger scale,” Glaser said. “I’m at a point in my life where, you know, I’m old enough to handle that kind of attention and not let it go to my head.”
Widely recognized for her cheeky and relatable standup specials, Glaser has built a reputation for turning her personal experiences into comedy. Glaser attributes his success to lessons learned and applied throughout his career.
He also gained a lot of attention for his breakout performance in Netflix’s “The Roast of Tom Brady” earlier this year.
“The way I prepared for it … was inspired by knowing Tom Brady and how he prepares,” Glaser said. “It’s about flexibility. It’s about surrounding yourself with people you love. Like, I hadn’t thought about that part of my job at all. I always thought you just have to work hard.”
During the interview, Glaser also reflected on the advice of those who have gone on to host major awards before.
“Ricky [Gervais] he called me right away to give me advice,” she said. “His advice was, ‘Be yourself.’ You are not one of them. Don’t try to go out there acting like one A-list just because you’re invited.”
The comedian has also earned his own recognition this year, with a nomination of his own.
“It was a lot of fun getting the nomination as well as preparing for it,” Glaser said. “For me, accommodation is number one.”
Despite the pressure, Glaser is excited by the experience and eager to perform. And winning is not a goal for Glaser.
“I’ll do it a little bit after I present my award. I think it’s a little more fun if I lose.”
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards will air live on January 5, 2025 on CBS and air on Paramount+