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The 2025 Golden Globe Awards has officially found its host.
CBS and the Golden Globes announced on Wednesday (August 28) that comedian Nikki Glaser will host the 82nd annual ceremony on Sunday, January 5, per People. In a statement that is as heartfelt as it is hilarious, Glaser shared her excitement for what she described as "truly a dream job."
"I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Golden Globes. It's one of my favorite nights of television and now I get a front-row seat (actually, I think I have to host from the stage)," she said. "The Golden Globes is not only a huge night for TV and film, but also for comedy. It's one of the few times that show business not only allows, but encourages itself to be lovingly mocked (at least I hope so). (God, I hope so)."
She continued, "It's an exciting, yet challenging gig because it's live, unpredictable and in front of Hollywood's biggest stars (who also might be getting wasted while seated next to their recent exes)."
The 40-year-old Trainwreck actress, who showed off her skills at the Tom Brady Roast earlier this year, also hinted at the possible inspiration she may draw from previous Globes hosts.
"Some of my favorite jokes of all time have come from past Golden Globes opening monologues when Tina [Fey], Amy [Poehler] or Ricky [Gervais] have said exactly what we all didn't know we desperately needed to hear," she said. "I just hope to continue in that time-honored tradition (that might also get me canceled)."
Jay Penske, chairman and CEO of Dick Clark Productions and Penske Media Corporation, spoke about why Glaser was chosen to host the annual awards show, the Associated Press reports.
"Nikki Glaser brings a fresh and unmatched candor to her comedy and to the Golden Globes," Penske said. "Her unapologetic style made her an obvious and compelling choice as host for this year's event."