At a Glance
- Nikki Glaser opened the 83rd Golden Globes by joking she was “Nikki B. Jerkin'” over Michael B. Jordan’s twin roles
- Jordan’s mother Donna rolled her eyes on-camera as Glaser quipped, “That should’ve been a DM”
- The actor is nominated for Best Actor for playing twins Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s horror hit Sinners
Why it matters: The live moment instantly became one of the ceremony’s most-shared clips, showing Glaser’s no-holds-barred hosting style.
Host Nikki Glaser kicked off the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards on January 11 with a racy shout-out to nominee Michael B. Jordan that left his mother visibly cringing in the audience.
Glaser highlighted Jordan’s dual role in Sinners, the Ryan Coogler-directed horror film that earned seven nominations total.
“I can’t believe it, we got two Michael B. Jordans. When I saw that, I was like, Nikki B. Jerkin’, because that was awesome,” Glaser, 41, told the star-studded crowd.
Cameras cut to Donna Jordan, the actor’s mother and awards-show date, rolling her eyes and sipping a drink.
The Joke That Landed-and the Apology
Glaser quickly acknowledged the awkwardness.
“I’m so sorry. That should’ve been a DM,” she added with a smile.
The quip drew laughter inside the Beverly Hilton, but the broadcast captured Donna’s unfiltered reaction, instantly fueling social-media chatter.
Jordan, 38, has previously brought his mother to high-profile events. Speaking to News Of Losangeles in 2020 when he was named Sexiest Man Alive, he credited his parents’ sacrifices for his success.
“My mom and dad sacrificed so much to provide for my sister, brother and me,” he said at the time. “Honestly, it’s like they all have had such an impact on me and who I am and how I approach each day.”
Awards Night Stakes
The actor is vying for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for portraying twins Smoke and Stack. The film also contends in six additional categories.
Jordan previously won accolades at the Critics Choice Awards and is up for an Actor Award this season.
More Monologue Targets
Glaser’s second consecutive year hosting the Globes featured barbs beyond Jordan.
- She teased Leonardo DiCaprio over his reputation for dating younger women, saying, “We don’t know anything else about you!”
- She labeled broadcaster CBS the “newest place to see B.S. news”
The ceremony aired live from the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. EST on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
Key Takeaways
- Glaser’s opening monologue mixed praise and risqué humor about Jordan’s twin performance
- Donna Jordan’s eye-roll became an immediate viral moment
- The Sinners star remains in contention for one of the night’s top acting prizes
